Leave of Absence Specialist

Job Summary: We are seeking a Leave of Absence (LOA) Specialist to administer leave programs and provide guidance to employees, managers, and vendors regarding leave policies and applicable regulations. This role is responsible for coordinating leave requests, managing leave cases, maintaining accurate records, supporting return-to-work processes, and ensuring compliance with company policies.

Job Title: HR- Leave of Absence Specialist
Location: Houston, TX- 77030 (On Site)
Duration: 3 Months Highly Possible Extension
Shift: Mon- Fri- 8:00AM-5:00PM

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a Leave of Absence (LOA) Specialist to administer leave programs and provide guidance to employees, managers, and vendors regarding leave policies and applicable regulations. This role is responsible for coordinating leave requests, managing leave cases, maintaining accurate records, supporting return-to-work processes, and ensuring compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate will have experience in leave administration, employee relations, HR operations, benefits, or vendor management within a fast-paced environment.
• Key Responsibilities
• Administer Leave of Absence (LOA), FMLA, and disability leave programs.
• Review, process, and monitor leave requests from initiation through return-to-work.
• Educate employees and managers on leave policies, procedures, and eligibility.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors regarding leave claims and case management.
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve leave-related issues.
• Maintain accurate leave records, reports, and documentation.
• Support HR, Payroll, Benefits, and leadership with leave administration.
• Generate reports and analyze leave data using Microsoft Excel.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee information.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment regulations.
• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree Required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Human Resources, Leave Administration, Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, or HR Operations.
• Experience administering Leave of Absence (LOA), FMLA, disability, or related leave programs.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with HRIS systems such as PeopleSoft or similar.
• Excellent communication, customer service, organizational, and problem-solving skills.