The Leave of Absence and Benefits Specialist is responsible for the administration, compliance, and continuous improvement of all US leave of absence programs.
This role serves as the subject matter expert for benefits and leave, including Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), parental leave programs, multi-state leave requirements, and other leave types.
Manage all leave and disability programs including: FMLA, ADA accommodations, Short
and long-term disability, Company parental leave programs, unpaid company provided leave.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws and regulations.
Develop and maintain expertise in multi-state leave programs.
Track and manage leave cases end-to-end (documentation, timelines, approvals, return-to-work coordination, pay information).
Provide guidance to managers and employees on leave eligibility, documentation, and expectations.
Partner with third-party administrators to ensure effective case management.
Prepare and submit required filings.
Conduct regular audits of benefits and leave data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Support onboarding and offboarding processes related to benefits and compliance.
Respond to employee inquiries related to benefits, leave, and HR policies.

Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
Minimum two (2) years of relevant experience working with leave of absence programs and employee benefits preferred.
Experience working with US employment law and policies preferred.
Demonstrated experience managing complex leave cases and compliance requirements.
Experience with HRIS systems and benefits platforms.
Experience with multi-state employers strongly preferred.
Strong expertise in leave management and benefit administration.
High attention to detail and compliance.
Strong communication skills for navigating sensitive employee situations.

Leave of Absence and Benefits Specialist

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