Leave of Absence (LOA) Specialist

The Leave of Absence (LOA) & Workforce Operations Specialist is responsible for the administration coordination, and compliance of all employee leave programs within the organization, including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), Workers’ Compensation (WC), and state specific leave laws.

Minimum Education

• Associate’s degree in human resource management or related field.


• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Minimum Work Experience

• 3 years of experience in Human Resources specializing in leave of absence activities.


• Relevant experience in HR operations.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred


• Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) - preferred

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of leave laws and regulatory compliance


• High attention to detail and documentation Accuracy


• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.


• Critical thinking and risk assessment skills


• Effective communication and employee relations capability


• Ability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously

Pay Range: $29.23 - $42.58