About this role
Job Description Summary The Lead Leave Administrator is responsible for managing employee leave programs, workers’ compensation claims, and accommodation requests across multiple states. This role serves as a subject matter expert on federal, state, and local leave laws, ensuring compliance while providing guidance and support to employees, managers, and HR partners. How will you make an impact & Requirements Key Responsibilities
• Administer and oversee all leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), state-specific leave programs, military leave, and personal leave. • Manage complex leave and accommodation cases from initiation through return-to-work. • Coordinate workers’ compensation claims, partnering with carriers, third-party administrators, medical providers, and internal stakeholders. • Monitor leave and workers’ compensation cases to ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies. • Maintain accurate case documentation, reporting, and workflow management in Workday. • Conduct audits, analyze trends, and recommend process improvements to enhance compliance and employee experience. • Serve as the primary resource for leave, accommodation, and workers’ compensation matters. • Collaborate with HR, Legal, Payroll, Benefits, Employee Relations, and HRIS teams to ensure effective program administration. Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience. • 5+ years of leave administration experience. • 3+ years of workers’ compensation experience. • Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA accommodations, PFML, state leave laws, and workers’ compensation regulations. • Experience administering leave programs across multiple states. • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and case management skills. • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information. Preferred Qualifications
• Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CEBS, or similar). • Experience working with third-party leave and workers’ compensation administrators. • Proficiency with Workday HRIS. • Proficient in MS Office. Compensation: $70,379.00to $105,569.00