Leave & Benefits Specialist

Life Care Services-US; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry Leader

Inclusive & collaborative culture

Top Workplace USA

Charity and community involvement

Job summary

Life Care Services seeks a Leave Administrator to manage leave of absence programs for corporate and community employees. You will advise employees and managers, determine eligibility, coordinate accommodations, and support return-to-work or separation, while maintaining accurate records in the HRIS and ensuring privacy.

Under supervision, you will handle inbound and outbound inquiries, track absences, verify eligibility, monitor leave durations, and stay current with FMLA/ADAAA regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field; equivalent combination may be considered.
• 2–4 years of leave administration experience and employee leave program support.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with leave management software and HRIS.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Serves as subject matter expert for managers and employees on leave or accommodation under guidance.
• Coordinates the leave process: eligibility, approval, duration, notices, and state/federal alignment.
• Supports leave-related calls and inquiries via email box.
• Tracks absences and records time off in HRIS/timekeeping systems.
• Maintains communications with employee, manager, HR and others during leave.
• Initiates ADAA processes and ensures effective interactive process when needed.
• Keeps knowledge up-to-date on federal/state/local leave laws and regulations (FMLA, ADA, etc).
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of employee information.

Skills

Leave admin

HRIS proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS software

Timekeeping systems

Job description

Life Care Services seeks a Leave Administrator to manage leave of absence programs for corporate and community employees. You will advise employees and managers, determine eligibility, coordinate accommodations, and support return-to-work or separation, while maintaining accurate records in the HRIS and ensuring privacy.

Under supervision, you will handle inbound and outbound inquiries, track absences, verify eligibility, monitor leave durations, and stay current with FMLA/ADAAA regulations.