Leave Specialist

Responsibilities: The Leave Specialist provides administrative support for employee leave requests, advising staff and managers on policies such as FMLA and military leave. They are responsible for tracking absences, coordinating with payroll and disability specialists, and managing all communications throughout the leave process.

Requirements: Requires a bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience or a high school diploma with 3 years of experience in leave processing or HR. Candidates must be able to navigate web-based software and obtain a Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) designation within 12 months of hire.

Key skills: Absence Management, FMLA Compliance, Case Tracking, Employee Communication, HRIS Data Entry, Payroll Coordination, Spanish Bilingualism, Microsoft Office, Leave Policy Advising, Return-to-Work Coordination

Keywords: FMLA, Absence Management, Peoplesoft, Kronos, CLMS, Certified Leave Management Specialist, Healthcare, HRIS, State Leave Laws, Short-term Disability, Bilingual Spanish