Pay rate: $25 to $30/hr.

• The Leave of Absence Consultant supports the People Solutions Specialized Services team and serves as the primary point of contact for employees navigating Leaves of Absence (LOA).
• This role is responsible for end to end leave case management while also contributing to operational projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• The consultant ensures a consistent, compliant, and positive employee experience by partnering closely with leave administration vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Administer leave of absence cases (including FMLA and other statutory leaves) in partnership with third party leave administration vendors, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  
• Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for employees and managers regarding leave processes, timelines, documentation requirements, and return to work planning.
  
• Partner with vendors and internal teams (Payroll, Benefits, People Business Partners) to resolve eligibility questions, escalations, and timing or pay related issues.
  
• Monitor leave cases to ensure accurate data, timely processing, and adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).
  
• Track and report on leave metrics, trends, and operational performance to support compliance and continuous improvement.
  
• Projects & Continuous Improvement
  
• Contribute to leave related process improvement initiatives and operational enhancements.
  
• Develop and maintain LOA playbooks, templates, job aids, and training materials to support consistent practices.
  
• Participate in cross functional projects related to leave administration, such as vendor optimization, payroll integration, audits, and compliance reviews.
  
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects where applicable

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.