Hybrid Senior Leave & Disability Specialist

California Department of Motor Vehicles; California; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid vacation, sick leave, &

Holidays

Work-life balance and flexible leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career growth & training

Public sector job stability

Job summary

California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is seeking a Senior Leave of Absence Specialist to join the Disability Management Unit at our Sacramento Headquarters. This role supports employees through disability, leave, and workers' compensation programs while ensuring compliance with state laws, policies, and procedures.

The position is hybrid and located at DMV Headquarters in Sacramento, with a final filing date of 12/1/2026.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing and processing personnel, payroll, or benefits transactions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret laws, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with disability management, leave administration, payroll, or workers' compensation is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage Workers' Compensation claims.
• Administer Industrial Disability Leave (IDL), Non-Industrial Disability Insurance (NDI), and Temporary Disability (TD) benefits.
• Review and process personnel, payroll, leave, and benefits transactions.
• Coordinate with managers, employees, payroll, and external partners to resolve disability and leave-related matters.
• Maintain accurate case files and records.
• Research and process wage statements, attendance records, and accounts receivable documents.
• Interpret and apply personnel laws, rules, policies, and bargaining unit agreements.
• Provide workload support and assist with training within the Disability Management Unit.
• Prepare correspondence and reports as needed.

Skills

Payroll analysis

Attention to detail

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Multitasking

Disability management experience

Job description

California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is seeking a Senior Leave of Absence Specialist to join the Disability Management Unit at our Sacramento Headquarters. This role supports employees through disability, leave, and workers' compensation programs while ensuring compliance with state laws, policies, and procedures.

The position is hybrid and located at DMV Headquarters in Sacramento, with a final filing date of 12/1/2026.