HR Leave Specialist
Company Summary
This public-sector organization serves a large and diverse employee population and is known for its collaborative HR team, strong leadership, and commitment to supporting employees through all stages of their employment. The HR department is well-structured, team-oriented, and focused on delivering high-quality service across benefits, compensation, and employee support functions.
Position Overview
This is a highly hands-on role focused on leave administration, compliance, and coordination, supporting a workforce that includes both classified and licensed employees. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and confident navigating complex leave regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Leave Administration & Compliance
Manage employee leaves including FMLA, OFLA, Paid Leave Oregon, and Workers’ Compensation, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and collective bargaining agreement requirements - Employee Communication & Coordination
Respond to incoming emails and phone calls related to leave inquiries, providing clear guidance and timely follow-up to employees and stakeholders - Leave Tracking & Workforce Coordination
Balance and track leave across different employee groups, coordinating with payroll and maintaining accurate work calendars - Claims Processing & Documentation
Support the progression of leave claims, partner with third-party administrators for Paid Leave Oregon, and maintain accurate documentation
Qualifications
- Proven experience managing employee leaves of absence (FMLA, state leave programs, workers’ comp)
- Strong understanding of federal and state leave laws and compliance requirements
- Experience working with multiple employee groups, ideally in union or structured environments
- Proficiency in Excel and HR systems
- Strong organizational and communication skills
Preferred:
- Associate’s degree or higher
- HR certifications (PHR, SHRM-CP, etc.)
- Experience working with collective bargaining agreements
$70,000 – $80,000
Please email your resume for immediate consideration.
Tia McKeen, Senior Managing Director – Staffing
Timing is everything. Whether you are aggressively in a job search or simply passive for the ideal position, we would like to have the chance to share our opportunities with you. We specialize in placement for accounting and finance professionals. Many of our positions are not posted on the internet. Please contact me for more information about this role as well as other opportunities.
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