Benefits Leave Administrator

Atlantic Group; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group is looking for a Benefits Leave Administrator in Boston, MA to support employee leave and disability administration, policy interpretation, regulatory compliance, and employee inquiries. This temporary assignment will manage leave cases from intake through resolution while coordinating with employees, managers, benefits partners, and internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of leave administration experience with strong knowledge of union environments, disability

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leave of absence, disability, benefits administration, or related HR experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, disability programs, and applicable federal and state leave regulations.
• Experience supporting union employees is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leave Administration: Process and manage employee leave requests, including federal and state leave, disability, parental leave, and other applicable programs.
• Policy Interpretation: Interpret leave policies and regulatory requirements while providing accurate guidance to employees and managers.
• Case Management: Monitor active leave cases, maintain employee information, identify potential issues, and coordinate appropriate follow-up.
• Employee Support: Respond to employee questions regarding leave eligibility, documentation, procedures, benefits, and return-to-work requirements.
• Compliance: Administer leave programs in accordance with FMLA, ADA, applicable state requirements, and organizational policies.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate leave records, update HR systems, audit leave information, and prepare recurring and ad hoc reports.

Skills

Policy interpretation

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Judgment

Customer service

Workload management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration or related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Leave administration systems

Job description

Job Overview – Benefits Leave Administrator

Compensation: $30–$40/hour (Dependent on Experience)

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Benefits Leave Administrator in Boston, MA for our client, supporting employee leave and disability administration, policy interpretation, regulatory compliance, and employee inquiries.

This temporary assignment will manage leave cases from intake through resolution while coordinating with employees, managers, benefits partners, and internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of leave administration experience with strong knowledge of union environments, disability programs, and federal and state leave requirements.

Responsibilities as the Benefits Leave Administrator

• Leave Administration: Process and manage employee leave requests, including federal and state leave, disability, parental leave, and other applicable programs.
• Policy Interpretation: Interpret leave policies and regulatory requirements while providing accurate guidance to employees and managers.
• Case Management: Monitor active leave cases, maintain employee information, identify potential issues, and coordinate appropriate follow-up.
• Employee Support: Respond to employee questions regarding leave eligibility, documentation, procedures, benefits, and return-to-work requirements.
• Compliance: Administer leave programs in accordance with FMLA, ADA, applicable state requirements, and organizational policies.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate leave records, update HR systems, audit leave information, and prepare recurring and ad hoc reports.

Qualifications for the Benefits Leave Administrator

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required, with a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years of leave of absence, disability, benefits administration, or related HR experience is required, including hands-on leave case management and employee support.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, disability programs, leave administration, and applicable federal and state leave regulations is required, with experience supporting union employees preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS or leave administration systems is required.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong policy interpretation, communication, organizational, confidentiality, judgment, customer service, and workload management skills are required.

Application Notice

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.