Leave & HR Compliance Specialist

MDC Holdings, Inc.

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Homeownership discounts

Job summary

Sekisui House U.S., Inc. is seeking a Leave & HR Compliance Administrator in Denver to lead the end-to-end administration of employee leave programs and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

You will serve as the expert on leave management, supporting employees, managers, and HR leadership while mitigating risk and maintaining accurate records. The role collaborates with HR, Legal, and Payroll teams, coordinates with third-party administrators, and maintains HRIS data and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
3–5 years of experience administering employee leave programs and employment compliance processes.
Experience with HRIS systems, leave management platforms, and case management tools.
Experience administering FMLA, ADA, disability, and state leave programs.
Knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end administration of employee leave programs from initiation through return-to-work.
Serve as primary point of contact for leave requests, eligibility, and status updates.
Coordinate with third-party leave administrators and benefits vendors when applicable.
Track leave usage, intermittent leave, and return-to-work timelines.
Facilitate return-to-work processes, including fitness-for-duty evaluations as required.
Educate employees and managers on leave policies, procedures, and responsibilities.
Provide guidance on ADA accommodations and manage the interactive process.
Partner with HR Business Partners, Legal, and Payroll to resolve leave-related issues.
Maintain and manage leave tracking systems and HRIS data.
Generate reports on leave status.
Ensure HR practices comply with federal, state, and local laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA).
Monitor regulatory updates and recommend policy/process changes.
Support compliance with wage and hour laws, employee classification and recordkeeping.
Manage training related to state-required laws.
Oversee internal audit review processes and proper documentation.