HR Leave Specialist -Contract

Astrix Inc.; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental coverage

Weekly pay

Job summary

Astrix Inc. in Downers Grove, IL is seeking an experienced Leave Specialist to join a collaborative HR team in a hybrid contract role supporting a variety of U.S. leave programs.

The position blends independent case management with cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment. You will handle day-to-day leave administration, partner with vendors and HR/payroll, and ensure accurate, confidential records in HRIS while driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on leave/absence management or related HR administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. leave programs (FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, parental/personal leaves).
• Experience handling leave cases in a high-volume environment and coordinating with third-party vendors.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for U.S. leave programs (FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, parental leaves).
• Manage employee and manager leave inquiries and HR Shared Services tickets.
• Coordinate leave cases with documentation, status tracking, and return-to-work information.
• Partner with third-party leave/disability vendors, HR, Payroll, and managers to resolve questions.
• Maintain confidential leave records in HRIS and related systems.
• Support ADA accommodations documentation and escalate complex cases.
• Assist with leave reporting, audits, SOPs, and process improvements.

Skills

Leave management

HR administration

FMLA guidance

ADA knowledge

Vendor coordination

Tools

HRIS

Timekeeping systems

Case management software

Job description

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Leave Specialist to join a collaborative HR team in a hybrid contract role supporting a variety of U.S. leave programs. The role offers a mix of independent case management and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment, making it a strong opportunity to expand your leave and absence management experience.

Pay: $26-$27

Schedule: M-F 1 st shift

Type of Job: 3-month Contract

Location: Downers Grove, IL/ Hybrid

Benefits Offered:

• Medical/dental coverage!
• Weekly pay!

HR Leave Specialist Daily Tasks: What you will do:

• Provide day-to-day support for U.S. leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, parental/maternity, military, personal, and unpaid leaves.
• Manage employee and manager leave inquiries, HR Shared Services tickets, and the Leave Management mailbox.
• Coordinate leave cases, including documentation, status tracking, return-to-work information, and system updates.
• Partner with third-party leave/disability vendors, HR, Payroll, and managers to resolve case questions and missing information.
• Maintain accurate and confidential leave records in HRIS, timekeeping, and case management systems.
• Support ADA accommodation documentation and elevate complex or compliance-sensitive cases when needed.
• Assist with leave reporting, audits, process documentation, SOPs, and continuous improvement.

HR Leave Specialist Qualifications/Requirements:

• 3+ years of hands-on leave/absence management or related HR administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, parental, and personal leave.
• Experience managing leave cases in a high-volume environment, including coordinating with third-party leave/disability vendors and using HRIS/leave management systems.

We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!