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ComPsych Corporation

Onsite EAP Counselor

Palmdale, CA

$140K/yr

About ComPsych ComPsych is the worldwide leader in organizational mental health, well-being, and absence management, dedicated to igniting human potential in workplaces across the globe. For over 40 ...

ComPsych Corporation

Onsite EAP Counselor

Palmdale, CA · On-site

$140K/yr

ComPsych is the worldwide leader in organizational mental health, well-being, and absence management, dedicated to igniting human potential in workplaces across the globe. For over 40 years, we have ...

ASUS

Leave & Benefits Program Lead

Fremont, CA

$80K - $100K/yr

Leave of Absence Management * Administer all leave programs including FMLA, CFRA, ADA accommodations, PDL, PFL, workers' compensation coordination, and company policies. * Manage full leave lifecycle ...

Tristar

Client Service Administrator

Signal Hill, CA · On-site

$69K - $73K/yr

Bachelor's degree in related field (preferred); five (5) to ten (10) years related experience in Absence Management and Disability Plans; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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How much do absence management jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for absence management in California is $47,763.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,400.00 and $47,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an absence management professional do?

As an Absence Management professional, your daily responsibilities usually include reviewing and processing employee leave requests, maintaining accurate leave records, and ensuring all absences comply with legal and company policies. You may partner closely with HR teams, managers, and third-party vendors to coordinate accommodations and manage return-to-work processes. The role also often involves answering employee questions about leave entitlements, providing necessary documentation, and monitoring ongoing cases. Effective communication and attention to detail are vital, as your work directly impacts both employee experience and organizational productivity.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for absence management?

To thrive in Absence Management, you need a strong understanding of HR policies, leave of absence regulations, and experience with employee case management, usually supported by a degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field. Familiarity with HRIS platforms, leave tracking systems, and knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and other compliance standards are typically required. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate empathetically with employees and managers are crucial soft skills. These skills ensure compliance, minimize disruption to business operations, and support the well-being of employees throughout their leave processes.

What is absence management?

An Absence Management job involves overseeing and coordinating employee leave policies, including sick leave, vacation, disability, and other time-off requests. Professionals in this role ensure compliance with company policies and labor laws while supporting employees through their leave processes. They also work to minimize the impact of absences on business operations by implementing effective tracking systems and return-to-work strategies. Effective absence management helps maintain productivity, reduce costs, and promote employee well-being.

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Infographic showing various Absence Management job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,763 per year, or $23 per hour.

Leave and Accommodation Manager I

Prime Healthcare Management Inc

Ontario, CA • On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 283 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Overview
Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system headquartered in Ontario, California. Prime Healthcare operates 54 hospitals and has more than 360 outpatient locations in 15 states providing more than 3.0million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation's leading health systems with over 60,000 employees and physicians. Twenty-one of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Prime Healthcare is actively seeking new members to join our corporate team!
Responsibilities
The Leave and Accommodation Manager I manages the complete cycle of Family Care, Military, Pregnancy, Bereavement, and union/company leaves of absence from initial requests to return to work, and the interactive process for pregnancy and other medical accommodation requests, for their assigned facilities. This includes following the required processes under FMLA and state leave laws as well the interactive process under ADAA, PWFA and state disability laws. Case management includes supporting employees seeking leave and/or accommodation answering with process questions, intake, determining eligibility, sending required notifications, seeking sufficient documentation, leading any interactive discussion as required under law, sending determinations. It also includes explaining benefit impacts as well as explaining and processing leave of absence pay requests. Case management requires extensive use of the phone, email, outlook and case management system.
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Qualifications
  1. High school Diploma
  2. Three years' experience in Human Resources in a benefits, leave management or generalist related position, with a minimum two years' experience in interactive process administration.
  3. Strong knowledge of federal and state leave and disability laws, specifically ADAAA, FEHA, PWFA, FMLA, CFRA, CA PDL, NJFLA; experience with CA leaves and accommodations is required.
  4. Strong knowledge of the interplay between federal and state leave and disability laws.
  5. Strong knowledge and understanding of absence management integrated workflows, return-to-work strategies, interactive process workflows.
  6. Strong knowledge of benefits inpacts while on leaves of absence.
  7. Strong knowledge of leave of absence pay intergrations with wage replacement benefits.
  8. Ability to analyze, problem solve, organize and manage multiple priorities, and effectively follow up in a fast-paced environment.
  9. Ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships through strong interpersonal skills including consistent demonstration of solid professional judgement.
  10. Strong written and verbal communication abilities, including effective presentation skills to all levels of the organization.
  11. Solid skills in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Preferred qualifications:
  1. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
  2. Experience working in a Healthcare environment with high volume of leave and accommodation cases.
  3. Experience with Lawson, JBDev or leave case management software preferred.
  4. Experience managing leave and accommodation across US.
  5. Experience working in unions environments.

Pay Transparency
Prime Healthcare offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on employment status, i.e. full-time, part-time, per diem or temporary. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $80,000.00 to $90,000.00 on an annualized basis. The compensation estimate noted above is specific to California and has not been adjusted for any other geographic location. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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Privacy Notice for California Applicants: https://www.primehealthcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Notice-at-Collection-and-Privacy-Policy-for-California-Job-Applicants.pdf

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