Leave & Disability Specialist

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Full benefits

Tuition reimbursement for children

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting is seeking a Leave & Disability Specialist in Fort Wayne, IN to guide leave management, ADA accommodations, and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with HR, occupational health, legal, payroll, and administrators to resolve complex cases and standardize processes across divisions.

The role requires 5+ years in FMLA/ADA/PWFA leave programs, strong regulatory knowledge, and experience with HRIS (UKG) and case management tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field is required.
• 5+ years in administering, supporting, or consulting on leave programs (FMLA/ADA/PWFA).
• Strong knowledge of federal/state leave laws and employment regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor changes in leave laws and update policies and documentation.
• Translate legal requirements into clear guidance and train staff.
• Review complex matters and coordinate with Benefits, HR, and Legal.
• Track leave balances, compliance metrics, and regulatory filings.
• Prepare reports for regulatory agencies and maintain documentation.
• Provide guidance on interactive accommodations and compliance.
• Collaborate across departments to resolve complex issues.

Skills

Leave management

FMLA

ADA

PWFA

Regulatory compliance

Policy development

Training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

UKG HRIS

Leave management systems

Case management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

$70-80K Base + up to 40% Quartly Bonus = $130K + Stock + Tution Reimbursement for Your Children + Full Benefits

Position Overview

The Leave & Disability Specialist provides guidance and support on leave management, disability, and ADA accommodations while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

This role works with HR, administrators, occupational health, legal, payroll, and other departments to resolve complex leave and accommodation matters and establish consistent processes and best practices across divisions.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor changes in federal, state, and local leave and accommodation laws and recommend updates to policies, processes, and documentation.
• Translate legal requirements into clear guidance and deliver training to administrators and supervisors.
• Review escalated and complex leave and accommodation matters and coordinate with the Benefits Manager, VP of HR, and Legal Counsel when appropriate.
• Review leave balances, hours used, compliance tracking, and regulatory filing requirements.
• Prepare and maintain reports and compliance documentation for regulatory agencies.
• Provide guidance on leave management, the interactive accommodation process, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with HR, occupational health, legal, payroll, administrators, and other departments to resolve complex issues.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience administering, supporting, or consulting on FMLA, ADA, PWFA, disability, and leave management programs.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state leave laws and employment regulations, including FMLA, PWFA, and ADA.
• Familiarity with HRIS, UKG preferred, leave management systems, case management software, and Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to staying current on changing employment laws, regulations, and best practices.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• CLMS or other leave-related certification preferred.