Leave Specialist

Burlington Helping Burlington

. Administer leave of absences, including FMLA, statutory and company-branded leave types .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leave administration, compliance with FMLA, COBRA, and ERISA, and effective communication with employees and management regarding leave policies. Proficient in data analysis and reporting related to leave programs and employee records management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Leave Administration ExperienceFMLA ComplianceAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft Office ProficiencyCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Leave AdministrationCompliance ManagementData AnalysisReportingDocumentation Management

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

HRISMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

FMLACOBRAERISALeave PoliciesPaid Time Off

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer leave of absences, including FMLA, statutory and company-branded leave types
Communicate with employees about leave needs, responsibilities, documentation and notice requirements
Coordinate premium invoicing, premium payments, payment reconciliation, payroll coordination and related analytics
Answer associate questions and research and resolve problems
Advise managers and employees on leave laws, paid time off and leaves of absence
Manage leave administration, compliance, processes, documentation, inquiries, reporting and escalated issues
Assist managers and Human Resources partners with unapproved leaves
Ensure compliance with COBRA, FMLA, ERISA and other state and federal laws
Administer programs according to company policies and procedures and support audits
Maintain and update associate records in the HRIS
Investigate and resolve questions regarding leave communications and legislative filings
Compile data and assist with reports on leave status and program utilization
Maintain knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and state and local leave and accommodation laws
Draft or recommend revisions to leave policies and communications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum associate degree required
Bachelor’s degree preferred
2+ years of leave administration experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong organization skills and attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive wages
Flexible hours
Associate discount
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k) plan
Training and development opportunities