Leave Specialist II

Cozen O'Connor

. Administer leave policies and procedures, including the FMLA, the ADA, the PWFA and state and local leave laws.

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leave administration, including FMLA and ADA compliance, while effectively communicating with employees and managers. Proficient in data analysis and system configuration to support leave policies and ensure accurate record-keeping.

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Leave AdministrationFMLA KnowledgeADA ComplianceExcel ProficiencyCritical Thinking

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Hard Skills

Leave Policy AdministrationEligibility AnalysisSystem ConfigurationUser Acceptance TestingData Integration

Soft Skills

Decision MakingCustomer ServiceWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationDiscretion

Industry Keywords

Leave LawsFMLAADAPWFAState Leave Laws

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer leave policies and procedures, including the FMLA, the ADA, the PWFA and state and local leave laws.
Process leave requests and documentation timely.
Gather and analyze information to determine employee eligibility for leave.
Approve or deny leave requests using sound, inclusive reasoning and judgment.
Communicate with employees and managers regarding leave-related issues.
Provide training to employees and managers on leave policies and procedures.
Maintain leave records and reports.
Stay up-to-date on changes to leave laws and regulations.
Perform additional duties assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.
Configure leave administration systems based on client requirements.
Validate leave plans, absence codes, eligibility rules, workflows, and notifications.
Perform system testing and user acceptance testing (UAT).
Troubleshoot configuration issues and work with technical teams to resolve defects.
Ensure accurate data integration and file transmissions between systems.
Support client implementations through process testing, system validation, and issue resolution, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field (preferred).
5+ years of experience in leave administration.
Strong knowledge of the FMLA, the ADA, and state and local leave laws.
Sound decision making capabilities and critical thinking skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Strong knowledge and application of Excel.
Ability to work remotely in the contiguous United States.