Family Medical Leave and Disability Compliance Specialist

Sparks Group; Rockville (MD); Remote; Full time

Job summary

Sparks Group is seeking a Family Medical Leave and Disability Compliance Specialist for a remote contract opportunity. The candidate will lead compliance strategy, develop policies, and provide insights to support senior leadership across a multi-state organization. This role requires extensive experience in HR compliance, particularly in managing state-specific regulations and building effective frameworks for HR and payroll teams. It's a chance to make a meaningful impact within a short timeframe.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in HR compliance with a focus on state leave.
• Deep expertise in multi-state compliance issues.
• Comfort with autonomy and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance strategy for Paid Family Leave and Short-Term Disability.
• Audit existing leave practices for regulation adherence.
• Develop policies for compliance with state regulations.

Skills

Compliance Strategy

Regulatory Analysis

Policy Design

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Law, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Family Medical Leave and Disability Compliance Specialist

Family Medical Leave and Disability Compliance Specialist

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This range is provided by Sparks Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$75.00/hr - $85.00/hr

Direct message the job poster from Sparks Group

Contract Opportunity: Senior Specialist – State Paid Family Leave & Disability Compliance

Location: Remote (U.S.) | Duration: ~4 Months | Status: Contract

Are you a compliance strategist who thrives on building programs from the ground up? Do you have a passion for decoding complex state leave laws and turning them into clear, actionable policy? We’re looking for an experienced professional who can own this space — from in-depth regulatory analysis to policy design and team enablement.

This is a rare opportunity to make a real impact across a multi-state organization. You’ll step into a high-visibility role that directly supports senior leadership, with the autonomy to craft solutions that will shape the future of leave and disability compliance.

What You'll Do

Lead Compliance Strategy & Policy Development

• Serve as the go-to expert for multi-state Paid Family Leave and Short-Term Disability compliance.
• Audit existing leave practices across a diverse employee population spanning nearly all U.S. states.
• Develop, recommend, and implement policies that ensure long-term compliance with current and future regulations.
• Anticipate legislative changes and advise leadership on their implications.

Build & Empower HR and Payroll Teams

• Create practical frameworks and tools for HR and payroll to manage eligibility, employee rights, and notification requirements.
• Deliver training and hands-on guidance to ensure team readiness and consistency across state lines.
• Set up and maintain state-specific accounts as needed for benefits administration.

Deliver Strategic Value

• Provide actionable insights to help leadership make informed decisions about leave policies and workforce planning.
• Help lay the groundwork for a scalable compliance infrastructure — including documentation, processes, and a reference hub (e.g., SharePoint) for future use.

What You Bring

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in HR compliance, regulatory affairs, or employment law with a focus on state leave and disability programs.
• Deep, hands-on expertise in multi-state compliance (paid family leave, paid sick/safe time, PTO carryover, disability programs, etc.).
• Strong communicator with the ability to translate complex regulations into plain language and strategic action.
• Comfortable working autonomously in a high-trust environment while also collaborating with stakeholders across departments.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.

Preferred

• Experience working with HR and payroll systems and building knowledge-sharing tools (e.g., SharePoint).
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Familiarity with FMLA and federal leave regulations.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Autonomy + Impact – You’ll have the freedom to lead your own work and the chance to influence policy across an entire organization.
• Strategic Role – Not just compliance execution; this is about building smarter systems that scale.
• Short-Term, High-Value – Make a meaningful contribution in just a few months — with clear outcomes and deliverables.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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