DC-Based Leave Benefits Specialist (Hybrid)

AKIN; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Discretionary bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is seeking a Leave Benefits Coordinator in the Human Resources department to support the administration of leave policies and programs in Washington, DC. The role reports to the Leave Administration Manager and requires handling confidential information with a strong service orientation.

The candidate will work in a hybrid DC office, coordinating with Benefits, Payroll, HR, and external administrators to ensure compliant, timely leave processing and accurate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with an emphasis in Human Resources preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant human resources experience, preferably in a law firm or other professional services organization.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint required.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local leave laws and related requirements, including FMLA and leave programs.
• Knowledge of workers’ compensation fundamentals and processes preferred.
• Proficiency with the Workday HRIS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and track all leaves of absence and related processes and documentation.
• Coordinate and communicate cross-functionally with Benefits, Payroll, HR, managers, and third-party leave administrator.
• Serve as first point of contact for inquiries regarding leave policies and related steps.
• Enter, track, and report leave-related data in the Workday HRIS with confidentiality.
• Lead coordination and validation of payroll adjustments for leaves to ensure accurate payments.
• Prepare and maintain leave-related templates and communications; ensure accuracy.

Skills

Leave administration

HRIS platforms

Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

FMLA knowledge

Analytical skills

Client/service orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is seeking a Leave Benefits Coordinator in the Human Resources department to support the administration of leave policies and programs in Washington, DC. The role reports to the Leave Administration Manager and requires handling confidential information with a strong service orientation.

The candidate will work in a hybrid DC office, coordinating with Benefits, Payroll, HR, and external administrators to ensure compliant, timely leave processing and accurate