Manager of Leave Administration

Manager of Leave Administration

Temp-to-Perm Opportunity | Approximately $45/hour

The Opportunity

A well-established organization is seeking an experienced Manager of Leave Administration to oversee the administration of employee leave programs and serve as a key resource for employees, managers, and HR partners. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity paying approximately $45/hour during the temporary period, with the potential to transition into a permanent position. The Manager of Leave Administration will be responsible for ensuring employee leave requests are handled accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements. This individual will serve as a subject matter expert across FMLA, ADA, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, and other company-sponsored leave programs.

This is an individual contributor position with no direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the accurate and timely administration of employee leave requests, including FMLA, ADA, STD, LTD, parental leave, and other company-sponsored programs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on federal and state leave laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers throughout the leave process.
• Partner closely with HR Business Partners, Legal, Payroll, and Benefits to ensure a coordinated approach to leave management.
• Develop, maintain, and update leave policies, procedures, and supporting documentation.
• Manage relationships with third-party leave administration vendors.
• Monitor leave activity and trends and identify opportunities to improve processes and the employee experience.
• Conduct training for HR professionals and managers on leave policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Maintain accurate leave records while ensuring employee information remains confidential and secure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of HR experience, including at least 2 years focused on leave administration or compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, state-specific leave requirements, disability programs, and related regulations.
• Experience administering complex employee leave cases from initial request through return to work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly explain leave policies and requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential employee information with discretion.
• Experience with HRIS and leave-management platforms; familiarity with systems such as ADP, Tilt, Prudential, or Smartsheet is beneficial.

Preferred Experience

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or another relevant HR certification.
• Experience supporting employees across multiple states or within a global organization.
• Familiarity with disability and workers' compensation programs.
• Experience working with third-party leave administrators.

Compensation & Employment Structure

This is a temp-to-perm position with an anticipated temporary pay rate of approximately $45/hour. The opportunity is well suited for an experienced leave administration professional interested in joining an organization where they can take ownership of the leave function, serve as an internal subject matter expert, and potentially transition into a long-term permanent role.