Note: This is a remote opportunity.
Start a new career as a Leave of Absence Specialist with Procare HR!
At Procare HR, we're on a mission to transform workforce outcomes for care providers through our industry-focused HR services model. We offer comprehensive HR services, including payroll processing, benefits administration, workers compensation management, and general HR support. Our core values drive our culture, emphasizing positivity, curiosity, accountability, gratitude, and growth.
Why choose us?
- Salary is $50,000 - $55,000/year | Credit given for experience
- Great Benefits Available
How you will make an impact:
As the Leave of Absence Specialist, you will be responsible for administering employee leave requests within a PEO environment, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant handling of all leave types. This role will manage cases under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Personal Leave of Absence (PLOA), state-paid leave programs, Short-term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD). You will also serve as the first point of contact for employees and applicants, initiating outreach within 24-48 hours of receiving a request.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in HR, benefits, leave administration, or a related employee support function (PEO or multi-state experience preferred).
- Basic knowledge of federal and state leave laws (FMLA, ADA/ADAAA, state-paid leave programs, STD/LTD).
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain leave processes clearly and empathetically to employees and clients.
- High attention to detail and organizational skills, with ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with HRIS, case management, or CRM systems (UKG Ready or similar preferred), and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity, professionalism and discretion.
Benefits Available:
- Health insurance with company paid premium for employee only coverage
- FSA and HSA options available
- Company paid dental insurance for employee only coverage
- Company paid life insurance
- Company paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- A 401K plan with company match and safe harbor contribution
- Paid Time Off
- Additional ancillary benefits including Vision, Critical Illness, Voluntary Life/AD&D, and Accident
Join us in reshaping the future of HR services!