Leave & Benefits Specialist II—FMLA & Disability

Discount Tire; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Discount Tire is seeking an Leave of Absence Specialist II to support the administration of FMLA and disability benefits for our Arizona-based team. You will serve as a trusted resource to employees, vendors, and internal stakeholders, delivering accurate guidance and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws. Normal work days are Monday through Friday, with typical hours 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m. The role emphasizes confidentiality, collaboration, and timely processing of leave requests in a

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years progressive benefits/leaves experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word and Excel is required.
• Workday or other human capital management system experience is required.
• Excellent collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Strong communication and ability to work under pressure independently.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service support to employees on FMLA and disability claims.
• Process and manage leave requests including FMLA and disability leaves.
• Handle confidential medical information in compliance with privacy regulations.
• Verifies and processes benefits enrollment forms.
• Assists employees with filing disability benefit claims.
• Acts as liaison between vendors and employees on eligibility and benefits.
• Maintains knowledge of leave regulations and compliance.
• Assists with researching new benefits tools.
• Participates in wellness program administration.
• Provides leave notices and guidance to employees.
• Provides accurate information regarding paid sick leave and PTO.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

HR/business coursework preferred

Tools

Workday

Excel

Word

Job description

Discount Tire is seeking an Leave of Absence Specialist II to support the administration of FMLA and disability benefits for our Arizona-based team. You will serve as a trusted resource to employees, vendors, and internal stakeholders, delivering accurate guidance and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws. Normal work days are Monday through Friday, with typical hours 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m. The role emphasizes confidentiality, collaboration, and timely processing of leave requests in a