Leave Specialist

Vaco Atlanta is hiring a Benefits and Leave Specialist to join a growing, multi‑state organization. This role offers the opportunity to own the full lifecycle of leave cases while supporting core benefits administration.

Role: Benefits and Leave Specialist

Location: Sandy Springs, GA

Onsite: Hybrid

Job Type: Contract with permanent potential

Compensation: $30 - $35/hour

• Manage end‑to‑end leave administration (FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, multi‑state leaves)
• Handle moderate–high LOA caseloads across a multi‑state workforce
• Partner directly with managers on complex leave and accommodation situations
• Support benefits administration, employee inquiries, and vendor coordination
• Assist with open enrollment and benefits communication

• 5+ years hands‑on LOA case management
• Full ownership of leave cases (not just TPA oversight)
• Strong multi‑state FMLA and ADA expertise
• Experience supporting large employee populations (2,000+)
• Benefits administration experience required

• Hybrid flexibility
• Top Workplace culture
• Growth in a multi‑state HR environment
• Strong benefits and career advancement potential

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. As required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied.

Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.