Leave of Absence and Payroll Specialist

Mitratech

6d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and employee-focused Leave of Absence & Payroll Specialist to join our People Operations team. In this role, you will support end-to-end leave administration and assist with accurate, compliant payroll processing for our U.S. and Canadian workforce. You will play a key role in delivering a positive employee experience while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This position is ideal for someone early to mid-career who thrives in a remote-first, fast-paced SaaS environment and enjoys working at the intersection of compliance, systems, and employee support.

Requirements

3+ years of experience supporting payroll and/or leave of absence administration for U.S. employees
Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and multi-state leave laws
Experience supporting U.S. payroll in a multi-state environment
Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, Rippling, Paylocity, UKG, or similar)
Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time-management skills
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in a remote work environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in a SaaS or high-growth technology company
Experience partnering with third-party leave administrators
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or FMLA/Leave certification
Experience with process improvement, automation, or HR systems implementations

Responsibilities

Administer employee leave programs, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA accommodations, military leave, parental leave, paid sick leave, and other state-specific leave programs
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee leave-related questions, processes, and documentation
Partner with third-party leave administrators and insurance carriers (STD, LTD, Paid Family Leave) to support accurate and timely leave processing
Track leave usage, eligibility, and return-to-work status, ensuring complete and compliant documentation
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws across multiple jurisdictions
Collaborate with HR Business Partners and managers to support employees before, during, and after leaves of absence
Support semi-monthly U.S. payroll processing with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Review payroll inputs for accuracy, including timekeeping, deductions, benefits, garnishments, and leave-related pay
Assist with payroll adjustments related to leaves of absence, retroactive pay, and off-cycle payments
Support payroll audits, reconciliations, and quarter- and year-end activities (e.g., W-2s, state filings)
Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Benefits, and HRIS teams to ensure data integrity across systems
Maintain accurate employee data within HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping systems
Document and continuously improve leave and payroll processes to support scalability in a SaaS environment
Stay informed on changes to employment, leave, and wage & hour laws and proactively recommend updates
Support internal and external audits as needed