Leave & Compliance Specialist — FMLA, ADA & WC Expert

EasterSeals of New Jersey; Jamesburg (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Employer-paid life, AD&D, and LTD

Job summary

Easterseals NJ is seeking a Leave Specialist to independently manage all leave of absence, disability, workers' compensation, and accommodation programs. You will serve as the subject matter expert on federal and state leave regulations and provide consultative support on leave administration, return-to-work planning, and compliance.

Responsibilities include administering FMLA/NJFLA, NJ Paid Family Leave, Temporary Disability Benefits, ADA-related leaves, USERRA, WC, and personal leaves;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive leave administration experience.
• Strong OSHA knowledge and experience with HRIS systems.
• Excellent communication and training capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of leave requests from intake through return to work.
• Administer FMLA, NJFLA, PFML, Temporary Disability Benefits, ADA-related leaves, USERRA, WC, and personal leaves.
• Review medical certifications for compliance and completeness.
• Coordinate leave approvals, extensions, recertifications, intermittent leave tracking, and return-to-work determinations.
• Develop materials and facilitate training on leave administration, accommodations, and workers' compensation.

Skills

Leave administration

Confidentiality

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or related field

Certification: SHRM-CP, PHR, SHRM-SCP, or CEBS preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Smartsheet

Reporting tools and dashboards

Job description

Easterseals NJ is seeking a Leave Specialist to independently manage all leave of absence, disability, workers' compensation, and accommodation programs. You will serve as the subject matter expert on federal and state leave regulations and provide consultative support on leave administration, return-to-work planning, and compliance.

Responsibilities include administering FMLA/NJFLA, NJ Paid Family Leave, Temporary Disability Benefits, ADA-related leaves, USERRA, WC, and personal leaves;