Human Resources Analyst - Leave Programs

The Principal HR Analyst - Leave Programs manages and administers the company’s employee leave and disability programs, including FMLA, short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, leave without pay, and leave donations. The role works directly with employees and departments to answer questions, handle complex leave situations, ensure accurate HR/payroll records, and make sure programs comply with applicable policies and laws.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Manage and administer FMLA, short-term disability, and long-term disability cases for employees. Provide employees and departments with guidance on leave eligibility, benefits, policies, and required processes.
• Review and process leave requests, disability claims, paid parental leave, leave without pay, and leave donations.
• Partner with Payroll and HRIS teams to ensure employee leave, pay, and benefit information is accurate and processed on time.
• Maintain and update employee leave and benefits information within Workday and other HR systems.
• Communicate with disability and benefits vendors regarding claims, applications, enrollments, and process issues.
• Advise HR partners and company leadership on complex or unusual employee leave situations. Interpret and apply FMLA regulations, company policies, benefits requirements, and other applicable employment laws.
• Train and support HR liaisons on leave programs, benefits, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Generate reports, analyze leave-program data, and help identify or resolve accuracy and compliance issues.
• Research changes to laws and regulations and determine how they may affect HR programs, processes, and systems.
• Handle sensitive employee information and situations while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• This position is a 12 week contract with extensions.