Leave of Absence Specialist

Temporary Leave Of Absence Specialist

We are seeking a seasoned Leave Of Absence Specialist to join the HR/Benefits team on a temporary basis. This individual will take ownership of leave administration while also providing hands-on support for employee benefits and annual open enrollment.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, has strong knowledge of leave regulations and benefits administration, and can quickly step into a fast-paced environment with minimal training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end leave of absence process, including documentation, tracking, and employee communication.
• Advise employees and managers on leave eligibility, requirements, and benefits.
• Research and apply federal and state leave regulations, including FMLA and accommodation requirements.
• Administer employee benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Maintain accurate benefits and leave records in HRIS and benefits platforms.
• Respond to employee questions regarding benefits, coverage, claims, and enrollment.
• Support annual open enrollment activities, communications, and system updates.
• Reconcile benefit invoices and coordinate with payroll on deduction issues.
• Partner with carriers, brokers, and third-party vendors to resolve benefits concerns.
• Assist with compliance, audits, reporting, and benefits documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional benefits experience, including substantial experience administering leaves of absence.
• Strong working knowledge of leave programs and benefits administration.
• Ability to independently manage a workload and quickly assume ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree required.
• Understanding of payroll processes, employment regulations, and labor compliance.
• Experience using HRIS and benefits administration platforms.
• Previous experience working with insurance carriers, brokers, or third-party benefits vendors.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for data analysis and reconciliations.
• Multi-state benefits or leave administration experience strongly preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills are a plus.
• Experience in construction, engineering, or other project-based industries is preferred.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.