People Specialist- Leave Specialist

Covina, California, United States
July 16, 2026
contract

Job Description

Oversee leave and accommodation programs for remote California employees while ensuring compliance.

People Specialist – Leave Specialist

We are seeking an experienced People Specialist – Leave Specialist to support employee leave of absence, ADA accommodations, and workers' compensation programs. This role serves as the primary point of contact for employees and managers throughout the leave process, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while delivering an exceptional employee experience.

Responsibilities

  • Administer employee leave programs including FMLA, ADA, CFRA, Paid Family Leave, medical, parental, personal, and disability leaves.
  • Manage ADA accommodation requests and facilitate the interactive process.
  • Coordinate workers' compensation claims and collaborate with carriers and third-party administrators.
  • Maintain accurate leave records within HRIS and leave management systems.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws.
  • Partner with HR, managers, and employees to resolve leave and accommodation matters.
  • Generate leave reports, metrics, and workforce planning analytics.
  • Monitor leave trends and recommend process improvements.
  • Coordinate employee return-to-work and reintegration processes.
  • Create employee communications, training materials, and documentation related to leave programs.
  • Manage vendor relationships for leave and accommodation administration.
  • Provide guidance on complex leave, attendance, and accommodation issues.

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in U.S. Leave Administration, Disability Management, or HR Compliance.
  • Strong knowledge of: ADA, FMLA, CFRA, PFWA, HIPAA, California leave and disability laws
  • Experience managing workers' compensation claims and accommodations.
  • Experience using HRIS or leave management systems.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage confidential information and multiple priorities.

Education & Certification

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) required.

Administer employee leave programs including FMLA, ADA, CFRA, Paid Family Leave, medical, parental, personal, and disability leaves, Manage ADA accommodation requests and facilitate the interactive process, Coordinate workers' compensation claims and collaborate with carriers and third-party administrators, Maintain accurate leave records within HRIS and leave management systems, Generate leave reports, metrics, and workforce planning analytics