Here is the revised job description for a Contract Leave of Absence Specialist:
Contract Leave of Absence Specialist
Duration: [Specify Contract Length, e.g., 6 months] Location: [Specify Hybrid or Remote - e.g., Hybrid in San Francisco Bay Area, or Remote in [State]] Reporting To: [Manager Title, e.g., Senior Manager, Benefits & HR Operations]
About the Company
Join an innovative, mission-driven company in the biotechnology and healthcare sector that is dedicated to solving one of medicine's greatest challenges. We are a fast-paced organization developing pioneering technology designed to save lives and improve health outcomes globally. As a Contract Leave of Absence Specialist, you will ensure the people driving this critical mission are supported during their most important personal life events. Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3+ years of dedicated, specialized experience managing complex Leave of Absence (LOA) programs in a high-volume corporate environment.
- Expert-level knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and complex state-specific leave laws (e.g., California, etc.).
- Proven experience working directly with third-party leave administrators.
- Exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Proficiency in an HRIS system; experience with Workday is highly preferred.
- Ability to work independently, manage a heavy caseload, and prioritize based on compliance deadlines.
salary: $45 - $50 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: High School
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Full Cycle Leave Management: Independently manage all leave of absence cases from initial request through return-to-work, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, military, personal, and state-specific paid family leave programs.
- Case Administration: Serve as the primary point of contact for employees, managers, and third-party leave administrators, providing guidance on eligibility, required documentation, and return-to-work procedures.
- Compliance & Audit: Maintain strict compliance with all federal (FMLA, ADA) and state-specific laws, ensuring all documentation and systems are accurate and auditable.
- System & Payroll Integration: Own the accurate tracking of all leave status, payments, and benefit continuation, ensuring seamless coordination with Payroll and our HRIS, Workday.
- Communication: Draft and manage all official leave correspondence, communicating complex regulations and policies clearly and with a high degree of empathy and confidentiality.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline leave processes and documentation to improve efficiency and the employee experience.
Skills
Qualifications
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
