Leave & Benefits Compliance Specialist

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental/Vision plans

403(b) retirement matching

Extensive paid time off

Domestic partner coverage

Job summary

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless seeks a Leave Administrator to oversee FMLA, CO FAMLI, ADA accommodations, and workers’ compensation programs. You will manage intake, eligibility, documentation, payroll coordination, and return-to-work activities while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and organizational requirements.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience administering high-volume leave programs, strong written and verbal communication, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in human resources or a benefits-related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience administering leave programs (FMLA, Colorado FAMLI) for medium to large employers.
• Experience administering ADA accommodations and workers’ compensation programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, macros).
• Strong communication, organization, and confidentiality with matrix coordination responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer leave of absence programs (FMLA, CO FAMLI, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation, long-term disability).
• Manage workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work transitions.
• Review requests for eligibility and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Advise employees, managers, and HR partners on leave-related matters.
• Coordinate documentation (medical certifications, accommodations, releases, forms).
• Track leave usage and related data in HRIS and tools.
• Maintain audit-ready records and procedures for leave processes.
• Coordinate with Payroll for pay treatment and benefit deductions.
• Communicate case status and next steps with stakeholders.
• Partner with third-party administrators and regulators on complex cases.
• Prepare reports and analyze data for trends and improvements.
• Support OSHA logs and regulatory filings as needed.

Skills

Advanced leave knowledge

Customer-service mindset

Regulatory guidance

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s degree in HR or benefits field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PivotTables

Word

Outlook

Job description

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless seeks a Leave Administrator to oversee FMLA, CO FAMLI, ADA accommodations, and workers’ compensation programs. You will manage intake, eligibility, documentation, payroll coordination, and return-to-work activities while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and organizational requirements.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience administering high-volume leave programs, strong written and verbal communication, and advanced Excel skills.