Leave of Absence Administrator

Overview

The Chicago, IL office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a Leave of Absence Administrator to support all levels of the firm across entire firm landscape, providing clear guidance, proactive communication, and high-touch service throughout the leave life-cycle.

Lewis Brisbois offers a full suite of benefits including 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team.

Lewis Brisbois is not accepting search firm submissions for this position.

Responsibilities

* Serve as the Firm's primary liaison for all leave of absence programs, ensuring compliance with policies and clear communication to employees and managers.

* Coordinate daily with the third‑party leave administrator to initiate, track, and resolve leave cases, escalating issues when needed.

* Maintain accurate leave records and documentation.

* Partner with HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Legal/Talent Operations to align leave dates, pay adjustments, benefits continuation, and timekeeping impacts.

* Support communication, education, and processes related to leave, including onboarding/offboarding tasks, FAQs, policy updates, and delivering high-quality client service.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

* Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

* Experience:

Minimum of 3 years in a leave administration or closely related benefits/HR coordinator role with third-party administrator interaction

* Technical

Skills:

Proficiency with HRIS, case management, and spreadsheet/reporting tools [e.g., Excel or equivalent]; comfort reconciling data across systems.

* Other

Qualifications:

Handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism; uphold confidentiality and the Firm's standards of conduct.

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Minimum Salary

USD $75,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $75,000.00/Yr.