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Leave Of Absence (LOA) Specialist

Our client is a well-established, multi-state organization with a strong employee-focused culture and a commitment to operational excellence. They prioritize compliance, collaboration, and compassionate support for team members navigating important life events. This role plays a critical part in ensuring employees receive timely and compliant leave support across the organization.

The Leave Of Absence (LOA) Specialist serves as the internal subject matter expert for all leave programs and policies. This individual will manage complex leave cases, ensure regulatory compliance across multiple states, and act as a strategic partner to leadership and HR. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in leave management along with a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach to employee support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the full lifecycle of leave requests, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, PDL, and company-sponsored leave programs from intake through return-to-work.
• Interpreting and applying federal, state, and local regulations (FMLA, ADA, FEHA, PFL, etc.) to ensure company practices remain compliant and up to date.
• Leading the ADA interactive process, collaborating with employees and management to evaluate and implement reasonable accommodations.
• Advising managers and HR Business Partners on complex leave scenarios, risk considerations, and reintegration planning.
• Partnering closely with third-party administrators and workers' compensation carriers to ensure seamless case management and service level adherence.
• Analyzing leave trends and program data to identify process improvements and recommend policy or workflow enhancements.
• Maintaining accurate documentation within the HRIS and generating reports to support workforce planning and leadership visibility.

Qualifications:

• 57 years of dedicated leave of absence administration experience, ideally within a high-volume, multi-state environment.
• Strong working knowledge of FMLA, CFRA, ADA, Workers' Compensation, and disability programs.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPDM, PHR, or SHRM-CP are a plus.
• Experience working within HRIS systems (Workday, UKG/Ultimate, or similar) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex regulations clearly and empathetically.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage a high caseload while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.