HR Advisor: Leave & Compliance Specialist

UT Health East Texas; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health is seeking an HR Advisor to support Tier 2 inquiries and provide expert guidance on leave administration, compliance, onboarding, and terminations across our facilities. This role partners with HR Business Partners and third-party leave vendors to ensure consistent, compliant service and process improvements.

The HR Advisor will handle FMLA/ADA accommodations, onboarding, and terminations, while maintaining SOPs, reporting, and training materials.

Qualifications

• Analytical, communication, organizational and conflict-resolution skills required.
• Experience with HR processes including leave programs (FMLA, ADA) and leave management.
• Experience in centralized HR Shared Services or high-volume case management.
• Experience administering employee leave programs and interpreting leave documentation.
• Familiarity with I-9 and E-Verify processes and onboarding.
• Experience partnering with third-party leave administrators.

Responsibilities

• Guide managers and employees on HR policies, benefits, pay, and salary administration.
• Coordinate and manage all aspects of leave administration (FMLA, ADA accommodations, general medical leave, personal and military leaves).
• Oversee FMLA process, accommodations, and liaison with leave vendor to ensure compliance.
• Manage unemployment claims and requests.
• Document corrective actions with Employee Relations and escalate complex leave matters.
• Support preboarding and onboarding activities (I-9 scheduling, E-Verify).
• Coordinate new employee orientation, including room setup, invites, and attendance tracking.
• Distribute weekly reports on expiring licenses and certifications; ensure updates are current.
• Serve as primary resource on leave programs; coordinate with Sedgwick and other vendors for timely processing.
• Review leave documentation for compliance; create SOPs, workflows, and training materials; audit leave records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Associates degree

SHRM or HRCI certification

Tools

E-Verify

Sedgwick

Job description

Ardent Health is seeking an HR Advisor to support Tier 2 inquiries and provide expert guidance on leave administration, compliance, onboarding, and terminations across our facilities. This role partners with HR Business Partners and third-party leave vendors to ensure consistent, compliant service and process improvements.

The HR Advisor will handle FMLA/ADA accommodations, onboarding, and terminations, while maintaining SOPs, reporting, and training materials.