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Benefits & Leave Specialist - Derby, CT Compensation Target: 70k-80k A large, employee-focused organization is seeking a detail-oriented Benefits & Leave Specialist to join its HR team. This is an ...

Leave Specialist

Jefferson City, MO · On-site

$35 - $39/hr

Leave Specialist Status: Full-Time, Hourly (Non-Exempt) Pay Range: $35.00 - $39.00 per hour Location: Jefferson City, MO (on-site) Reports To: Corporate Director of HR Are you an HR pro who loves ...

Leave Specialist Location: Onsite Monday thru Friday Houston TX 77064 Duration: 3-6 months Skills: LOA and return to work, and complex life-cycle transactions associated with FMLA, STD/LTD and ...

Leave Specialist Status: Full-Time, Hourly (Non-Exempt) Pay Range: $35.00 - $39.00 per hour Location: Jefferson City, MO (on-site) Reports To: Corporate Director of HR Are you an HR pro who loves ...

Leave Specialist

Valhalla, NY · On-site

$65K - $82K/yr

The Leave Specialist is responsible for the effective management and tracking of all non-occupational leave of absence activity for WMCHealth- Westchester Region. Responsibilities include individual ...

The Leave Specialist serves as the company's subject matter expert on federal, state, and local leave of absence programs, including FMLA and related accommodation processes. This role provides ...

Leave Specialist

Valhalla, NY · On-site

$65K - $82K/yr

The Leave Specialist is responsible for the effective management and tracking of all non-occupational leave of absence activity for WMCHealth- Westchester Region. Responsibilities include individual ...

Leave Specialist

Valhalla, NY · On-site

$31.69 - $39.83/hr

The Leave Specialist is responsible for the effective management and tracking of all non-occupational leave of absence activity for WMCHealth- Westchester Region. Responsibilities include individual ...

The Leave Specialist serves as the company's subject matter expert on federal, state, and local leave of absence programs, including FMLA and related accommodation processes. This role provides ...

What you'll do The Leave Specialist is responsible for administering and supporting employee leave programs in compliance with federal, state, and company policies. This role serves as the primary ...

About the role As a Leave Specialist, you will be the primary contact for employees of companies we service and will manage a leave of absence from start to finish. You will also play a critical role ...

What you'll do The Leave Specialist is responsible for administering and supporting employee leave programs in compliance with federal, state, and company policies. This role serves as the primary ...

Leave Specialist

Valhalla, NY · On-site

$65K - $82K/yr

The Leave Specialist is responsible for the effective management and tracking of all non-occupational leave of absence activity for WMCHealth- Westchester Region. Responsibilities include individual ...

What you'll do The Leave Specialist is responsible for administering and supporting employee leave programs in compliance with federal, state, and company policies. This role serves as the primary ...

Leave Specialist

Frederick, MD · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

Position Summary The Leave Specialist is responsible for administering the organization's leave of absence and workers' compensation programs in compliance with federal and state regulations. This ...

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Benefits & Leave Specialist

CFS

Derby, CT

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago


Job description

Benefits & Leave Specialist – Derby, CT

Compensation Target: 70k-80k

A large, employee-focused organization is seeking a detail-oriented Benefits & Leave Specialist to join its HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Benefits & Leave Specialist who is confident managing the full leave lifecycle while providing strong employee support and ensuring compliance.

The Benefits & Leave Specialist will play a key role in administering leave programs, guiding employees through processes, and coordinating successful return-to-work transitions.


Why You’ll Love This Opportunity
  • High-impact role supporting employees through important life events
  • Collaborative HR environment with strong leadership support
  • The Benefits & Leave Specialist will have direct interaction with employees and leadership
  • Opportunity to take ownership of leave processes and policy interpretation

Key Responsibilities of the Benefits & Leave Specialist

As a Benefits & Leave Specialist, you will:

  • Manage the full leave of absence process from start to finish
  • Meet with employees face-to-face to explain leave policies, procedures, and expectations
  • Review, approve, and deny leave requests in accordance with company policies and regulations
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws including FMLA, ADA, and other leave-related regulations
  • Evaluate and administer ADA accommodations and related documentation
  • Manage leave extensions and enforce applicable policies
  • Coordinate return-to-work processes, including communication with employees and leadership
  • Support workers’ compensation cases as needed
  • Maintain accurate records and complete required data entry in HR systems
  • Provide a high level of service and communication throughout the leave process as a Benefits & Leave Specialist

Preferred Qualifications of the Benefits & Leave Specialist
  • 3+ years of experience as a Benefits & Leave Specialist or in a similar HR role
  • Strong knowledge of leave administration, ADA, and compliance requirements
  • Experience managing end-to-end leave processes independently
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly with employees
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Experience with HR systems (UKG or similar preferred; training provided)
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism
  • Proactive, dependable, and confident working as a Benefits & Leave Specialist