Leave of Absence Specialist

Areas of Interest:
Human Resources;
Payroll

Pay Transparency Salary Range: n/a

Final date to receive applications: 03/13/2026

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The Leave of Absence Specialist is primarily responsible for managing and processing the lifecycle of an employee’s leave of absence.

The Leave of Absence Specialist is primarily responsible for managing and processing the lifecycle of an employee’s leave of absence, responsible for creating a positive employee and manager experience and seamless Leave of Absence administration; ensures the timely and accurate payment of all pay related to leaves of absence; resolves problems and responds to inquiries of a complex and specialized nature;

interprets and advises employees on leave of absence policies and procedures.

You will work in a fast-paced, challenging, and exciting environment. At times, you’ll work independently, while other times, you’ll engage with your team. Self-motivation is key.

• You will manage all aspect of the Leave of Absence cycle, act as the primary resource for employees and managers regarding leave benefits end dates, Short Term and Long-Term Disability benefit issues and resolve employee issues and provide education to employees on how to file a claim.
• You will schedule calls and meetings with employees and managers to ensure a positive and informed experience, communicate on-going expectations with employees, respond to leave of absence inquiries by email or phone to ensure employees are aware of their responsibilities and that all relevant paperwork is submitted in a timely manner.
• You will be responsible for creating a positive employee and manager experience and seamless Leave of Absence administration; ensures the timely and accurate payment of all pay related to leaves of absence, resolve problems and respond to inquiries of a complex and specialized nature, interpret and advise employees on leave of absence policies and procedures.
• You will partner closely with third party administrator to track approvals and resolve discrepancies, accurately process leave actions in payroll, timekeeping and HR systems to ensure employees are paid accurately and correctly, provide metrics and reporting for trends, leave analysis and dashboard reports.

This level of knowledge is normally acquired through completion of an Associate’s Degree in Business or related field of study and 2 + years of directly related experience in Human Resources or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Understanding and application of federal and state disability and paid family leave laws (i.e., ADA, FMLA, PDL, etc.) and policies a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Able to effectively communicate with employees at all levels from senior management to business services employees.
• Strong Word and Excel skills.
• Organized, detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast pace environment.
• Ability to work independently, think analytically and creatively.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of protected and sensitive data and ensure compliance with HIPAA.

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Base salary range explanation:
The base salary range represents an average range for this position. Actual offers to be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience and education. See job details for salary range and bonus type.

Benefits: BOK Financial Corporation Group offers industry-leading benefits addressing your complete physical, financial and emotional health. to see our benefits.

The companies in BOK Financial Corporation Group are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, genetic information or veteran status.