Leave of Absence Administrator​/Leave Specialist

Interim Leave Of Absence (LOA) Specialist (Contract Position)

We are looking for an experienced Leave Of Absence Administrator / Leave Specialist to support a large, multi-state employee population. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for an HR specialist who can manage complex leave and accommodation matters with accuracy, sound judgment, and a strong service mindset. The person in this role will guide employees and leaders through leave processes while helping the organization maintain compliance with applicable regulations and internal standards.

This is a 6-month contract position

100% ONSITE 5 days a week in Dallas, TX 75254

Responsibilities:

• Oversee a high-volume portfolio of active leave and accommodation cases, ensuring each matter is handled promptly, accurately, and with appropriate follow-up.
• Administer a broad range of employee leave programs, including family and medical leave, disability-related accommodations, paid and unpaid leave options, and applicable state or local leave provisions.
• Manage the full lifecycle of leave requests by coordinating intake, reviewing supporting documentation, tracking status updates, and driving timely resolution.
• Communicate with employees, people leaders, medical providers, and external partners to clarify requirements, provide updates, and support a smooth leave experience.
• Track deadlines and documentation requirements closely to maintain compliance and ensure records are complete, current, and properly retained.
• Work with HR leadership and legal partners to address regulatory questions and support consistent application of federal, state, and local leave laws.
• Review existing leave cases, help resolve outstanding items, and recommend practical improvements to workflows, reporting, and documentation practices.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource on leave policies, workplace accommodations, and return-to-work planning, while partnering with HR colleagues on more complex employee situations.
• Maintain confidential case files and ensure all leave-related records meet company expectations and applicable compliance standards.