Leave Partner, 6 Month Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Manage US leave cases such as FMLA, ADA accommodations, Company Leave, Military Leave, Workers’ Compensation, as well as Short- and Long-Term Disability.

• Oversee Canadian provincial and federal statutory leaves and liaise with Canadian benefit and disability providers.

• Act as a contact point for employee and manager inquiries regarding leave.

• Elevate complex or sensitive cases to the HR Compliance leader.

• Clarify leave and accommodation processes and procedures.

• Track leave cases and provide follow-up communications from the initial request to the return to work.

• Engage with external vendors, brokers, and carriers concerning leave administration and claim statuses.

• Monitor open claims and identify potential risk or liability issues.

• Input data into the HRIS and complete supplementary documentation.

• Generate routine leave reports for the business.

• Propose process enhancements based on case trends.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

• At least 3 years of experience in leave administration within a high-volume environment.

• Familiarity with administering Canadian leaves, including knowledge of provincial leave regulations.

• Experience collaborating with external benefit providers.

• Solid understanding of US leave laws (FMLA, ADA, state leave laws).

• Professionalism, sensitivity, and discretion in managing confidential information.

• Ability to communicate effectively, foster trust, and establish credibility.

• Strong verbal and written communication capabilities.

• Critical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving aptitude.

• Proficiency with an HRIS and leave management systems.

• Applicants must have authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis.

• Current or future sponsorship needs are not supported or available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual incentive program based on company performance.

• Medical coverage that includes free telehealth services.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Employer contributions to health savings accounts.

• Headspace mental wellbeing support.

• Complimentary mental healthcare visits for employees and their dependents.

• Maven family planning assistance.

• Paid family and caregiver leave.

• Services for fertility, adoption, and surrogacy.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Financial wellbeing resources.

• Paid time off.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Paid leaves.

• Employee hardship fund.

• Additional perks.