HR Leave & Compliance Specialist (Hybrid)

Rise, Inc.; Fridley (MN); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage: $30.33 - $35.08 per hour

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Tuition reimbursement

PTO + ESST time

Employee resource groups

PSLF-eligible employer

Job summary

Rise, Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Leave of Absence Specialist to support the HR function, focusing on administering FMLA, Minnesota Paid Leave, ESST, and related protections.

The role requires coordinating leaves, accommodations, injuries, and return-to-work processes, with hybrid work from our Fridley, MN office at least monthly. The position emphasizes compliance, confidential handling of sensitive information, collaboration with payroll and benefit providers, and management of complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and four years of directly related professional experience in place of bachelor's degree.
• Three or more years of Human Resources experience, with demonstrated experience administering employee leaves of absence.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with FMLA, ADA accommodations, Minnesota Paid Leave, ESST, workers’ compensation, and workplace injury management.
• Experience independently managing complex leave and accommodation cases from initial request through return to work.
• Strong understanding of the interaction between leave laws, disability accommodations, workers’ compensation, paid-time-off programs, and organization policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases, priorities, and regulatory deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to maintain accurate case documentation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR resource for employee leaves of absence and protected time away from work.
• Manage leave cases from request through return-to-work, ensuring compliance, accurate documentation, and timely communication.
• Provide guidance on FMLA, Minnesota Paid Leave, ESST, ADA-related leave, parental leave, military leave, and other applicable leave programs.
• Partner with employees, leaders, payroll, and benefit providers to support leave administration, benefits continuation, and return-to-work planning.
• Serve as the primary HR resource for workplace accommodations and disability-related compliance.
• Facilitate the interactive accommodation process, including reviewing requests, documentation, and potential accommodations.
• Partner with employees and leaders to identify and implement reasonable accommodations that support both employee and business needs.
• Provide guidance on accommodation-related compliance and maintain confidential accommodation records.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for workplace injuries and workers' compensation claims.
• Coordinate injury reporting, claim administration, and communication with employees, leaders, insurance carriers, and medical providers.
• Manage return-to-work processes, including monitoring restrictions and coordinating modified-duty assignments when appropriate.
• Assess and coordinate leave, accommodation, and benefit implications related to workplace injuries.
• Support OSHA reporting, recordkeeping, and compliance with workplace safety requirements.
• Monitor federal, state, and local employment laws affecting leave administration, accommodations, workers' compensation, and workplace safety.
• Review and recommend updates to HR policies, procedures, and practices to maintain compliance and improve the employee experience.
• Develop training and resources for leaders related to leave management, accommodations, workplace injuries, and return-to-work practices.
• Provide consultation to supervisors and employee relations and HR matters as assigned.
• Respond to employment-related questions and provide guidance consistent with Rise policies and applicable employment laws.
• Participate in HR projects, policy development, compliance initiatives, audits, and organizational training as needed.
• Collaborate with other members of the HR team to ensure consistent HR practices and positive employee experience.

Job description

Rise, Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Leave of Absence Specialist to support the HR function, focusing on administering FMLA, Minnesota Paid Leave, ESST, and related protections.

The role requires coordinating leaves, accommodations, injuries, and return-to-work processes, with hybrid work from our Fridley, MN office at least monthly. The position emphasizes compliance, confidential handling of sensitive information, collaboration with payroll and benefit providers, and management of complex