LOA Specialist

Leave of Absence Specialist Direct Hire | Santa Fe Springs, CA | $80,000-$95,000 Overview We're partnering with a fast-paced retail/fashion organization seeking a Bilingual Leave of Absence Specialist to join their growing HR team. This position will be highly employee-facing and responsible for managing the full leave administration process from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have recent, hands-on experience managing leave programs internally and be well-versed in California leave regulations. Key Responsibilities Manage a high-volume caseload of approximately 100-120 active leave cases Administer the full leave of absence process, including employee communication, documentation, tracking, and return-to-work coordination Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding leave-related questions and concerns Ensure compliance with FMLA, CFRA, ADA, PDL, and other applicable California leave laws Partner closely with HR, management, and employees throughout the leave process Maintain accurate records and documentation while delivering a high level of employee support Assist with building and enhancing leave administration processes as the department continues to grow Qualifications & Requirements Bilingual in English and Spanish Recent experience administering Leave of Absence programs internally for an employer Strong knowledge of California leave laws and regulations Experience managing high-volume leave caseloads Highly employee-facing with exceptional communication and customer service skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Bachelor's degree preferred but not required Hands-on LOA experience is more important than industry background #J-18808-Ljbffr Vaco Recruiter Services