Leave of Absence Specialist

Jabil•Florence, KY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Leave of Absence Specialist oversees and tracks employee leave programs, including FMLA, short-term disability, and long-term disability. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and provides customer service to employees, managers, and HR business partners. The position is based on-site with a hybrid structure at Jabil’s Florence, Kentucky campus. The specialist administers leave requests from an employee’s initial notice through return to work, including reviewing documentation, managing time entry for continuous leave, and communicating with employees and managers as appropriate. The role also coordinates with HR colleagues, payroll, and managers, maintains knowledge of applicable leave and accommodation laws, and identifies opportunities to improve leave administration processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training.
2–3+ years of experience in leave administration.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws related to leaves of absence.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of employee leave information.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to use a personal computer, Windows-based operating system, and related Excel software.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Workday HCM system.

Responsibilities

Oversee continuous FMLA, short-term disability, long-term disability, and other applicable leave requests.
Ensure compliance with relevant federal, state, and local regulations.
Receive, review, and track leave requests and ensure documentation is complete and accurate from initial notice through return to work.
Manage time entry for continuous leave requests to ensure pay accuracy.
Communicate with employees on leave to facilitate a timely return to work and relay information between employees and their managers as appropriate.
Serve as the primary point of contact for managers, employees, and HR regarding leave questions, and explain leave policies and procedures.
Coordinate leave administration with HR colleagues, payroll, and managers to support employees during leave and upon their return.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable leave and accommodation laws, including FMLA, ADA, and state and local laws.
Identify opportunities to improve leave administration processes and recommend solutions.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.