FML & Leave Compliance Specialist (Hybrid)

Community College of Denver; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Community College System is seeking a FML Leave Coordinator to join our Human Resources team. This role coordinates partially centralized leave programs (FMLA, PFML, FAMLI, STD, LTD) and partners with Benefits to ensure compliance and timely payroll adjustments.

The position requires a Bachelor's in HR or related field (or equivalent HR experience) and at least one year in HR administering FMLA or similar leave. Hybrid-remote in Colorado.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent HR experience including FMLA or leave administration.
• One year of HR experience including administering FMLA or other regulated employee leave.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate partially centralized processes for Family and Medical Leave and related specialized leave programs (e.g., PFML, FMLA, FAMLI, STD, LTD).
• Partner with the Benefits Manager to assess eligibility and ensure compliance with federal and state leave regulations.
• Track and reconcile leave in Banner (HRIS), prepare accurate leave adjustments, and support payroll corrections as needed.
• Guide employees, supervisors, and HR teams through leave steps—collecting paperwork, tracking leave usage, and communicating timelines and job-protection status.
• Calculate make-whole assessments and coordinate leave-related payroll adjustments with system and college payroll contacts.
• Assist colleges in processing leave without pay and in communicating leave decisions to employees.
• Serve as a primary CCCS contact with the State FAMLI division and collaborate to improve operational efficiency.
• Support resolution of leave-related discrepancies or disputes, balancing compliance with practical, employee-focused solutions.
• Develop clear, timely communications and resources for HR offices, managers, and employees.

Skills

Confidentiality

Effective communication

Customer service

Project management

Time management

Employment law knowledge

Colorado FMLI knowledge

FMLA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Equivalent HR experience including FMLA/leave administration

Tools

Banner HRIS

Job description

Colorado Community College System is seeking a FML Leave Coordinator to join our Human Resources team. This role coordinates partially centralized leave programs (FMLA, PFML, FAMLI, STD, LTD) and partners with Benefits to ensure compliance and timely payroll adjustments.

The position requires a Bachelor's in HR or related field (or equivalent HR experience) and at least one year in HR administering FMLA or similar leave. Hybrid-remote in Colorado.