Leave Specialist

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Leave Specialist to join a collaborative HR team in a hybrid contract role supporting a variety of U.S. leave programs. The role offers a mix of independent case management and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment, making it a strong opportunity to expand your leave and absence management experience. Pay : $26-$27 Schedule : M-F 1 st shift Type of Job : 3-month Contract Location : Downers Grove, IL/ Hybrid Benefits Offered : Medical/dental coverage! Weekly pay! HR Leave Specialist Daily Tasks: What you will do : Provide day-to-day support for U.S. leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, parental/maternity, military, personal, and unpaid leaves. Manage employee and manager leave inquiries, HR Shared Services tickets, and the Leave Management mailbox. Coordinate leave cases, including documentation, status tracking, return-to-work information, and system updates. Partner with third-party leave/disability vendors, HR, Payroll, and managers to resolve case questions and missing information. Maintain accurate and confidential leave records in HRIS, timekeeping, and case management systems. Support ADA accommodation documentation and elevate complex or compliance-sensitive cases when needed. Assist with leave reporting, audits, process documentation, SOPs, and continuous improvement. HR Leave Specialist Qualifications/Requirements : 3+ years of hands-on leave/absence management or related HR administration experience. Strong knowledge of U.S. leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, parental, and personal leave. Experience managing leave cases in a high-volume environment, including coordinating with third-party leave/disability vendors and using HRIS/leave management systems. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you! #J-18808-Ljbffr