LOA Leave of Absence Specialist - Long Term Temporary

Harbor Wholesale•Lacey, WA

5d•$33 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Leave of Absence Specialist is a long-term temporary position responsible for handling team members’ leave of absence requests with compassion, discretion, and accuracy. The role ensures compliance with state and federal requirements and company policies, serves as a first point of contact for leave-related matters, and maintains electronic and physical records for leave and workers’ compensation programs. This is an onsite position, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Knowledge of state and federal employment law.
Proficiency with Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and other Microsoft Office programs.
Organizational and filing skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to make presentations to small groups.
Ability to be resourceful in researching company policies and addressing team member concerns.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Ability to counsel employees on company policies, benefits, and work-life concerns.
Two to five years of related human resources experience as a Generalist, including substantial experience with Washington State leave rules, regulations, policies, and processes.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills.
Prior experience with an HRIS system or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience with workers’ compensation.
A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
Direct and actual leave of absence administration experience may substitute for the preferred education.

Responsibilities

Administer required documentation for leaves of absence and workers’ compensation claims.
Serve as a subject matter expert on applicable leave and workers’ compensation laws and internal procedures.
Guide team members through complex leave situations, including overlapping FMLA, ADA, PFML, or PLO requirements.
Help team members navigate workers’ compensation claims with compassion.
Maintain leave of absence and workers’ compensation files daily.
Research the employee handbook to address team member concerns.
Counsel employees on company policies, benefits, and other issues that may affect their work life.
Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
Work collaboratively with employees to foster a respectful and professional work environment.