Leave Management Specialist

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland’s Department of Residential Facilities seeks a Leave Management Specialist to administer the leave and accommodation programs for campus staff. You will coordinate with University HR, document in Workday, and advise employees and supervisors while maintaining confidentiality in a busy residential setting.

On-site with one remote day per week, the role requires five years of HR experience in leave/benefits, knowledge of FMLA/ADA, and proficiency with Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of professional HR experience in benefits, leave, or employee relations.
• Knowledge of HR policies, regulations, and related laws (federal/state).
• Familiarity with FMLA and ADA and HRIS systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Leave Management Program for Department of Residential Facilities employees.
• Serve as department liaison for ADA accommodations led by University HR.
• Provide guidance to employees and supervisors with confidential documentation.
• Coordinate documentation and Workday actions to support operational continuity.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/Creole

HRIS/Workday proficiency

Union/Labor environment familiarity

Operational HR experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement

The Department of Residential Facilities is responsible for the maintenance and housekeeping services for the College Park Campus' 70+ residence halls, fraternity and sorority chapter houses, and recreational facilities encompassing over 2.7 million square feet. The department employs over 300 exempt, non- exempt, and student staff.

Primary Responsibilities

The Leave Management Specialist manages the Leave Management Program for the Department of Residential Facilities employees and serves as the department liaison for ADA accommodations led by University HR. This role provides responsive guidance to employees and supervisors, ensures accurate documentation and Workday coordination, and supports operational continuity in a university residential environment through consistent, confidential leave and accommodation administration. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Employee Services.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual communication skills: Spanish and/or Haitian Creole strongly preferred (professional workplace fluency for verbal explanations and basic written communication).
• HRIS/Workday proficiency: Prior experience using Workday (or similar HRIS) to review employee data, run reports, and support leave actions/documentation.
• Union/labor environment familiarity: Experience working with bargaining unit populations and applying contract-based leave provisions and processes.
• Operational HR experience: Experience supporting facilities and housekeeping staff in a university or state government institution.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

A normal office environment includes keyboarding, drafting correspondence, planning/documentation, and taking notes. Able to push, pull, lift, and carry objects up to 25 pounds. Ability to travel around campus for meetings and monitor observations of work activities for building conditions.

Move and set up tables and chairs as part of the room setup for training sessions.

May be asked to assist with and/or support department-wide activities in the residence halls and other campus buildings, which may require walking between buildings and climbing stairs.

The position will require access to areas using ladders and/or scaffolding and to be on sites during periods of inclement weather.

The position will require working outdoors, in confined spaces, utility rooms, and at rooftop elevations to assess/inspect safety conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five (5) years of professional human resources experience in the areas of employee benefits, employee leave, or employee relations.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

• Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable human resources related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of FMLA and ADA.
• Skill in applying regulatory and legislative knowledge of FMLA and ADA.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Skill in the use of HRIS systems.
• Ability to exercise discretion and good judgement.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Additional Job Details

Best Consideration Date: September 21, 2026

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: No

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This position requires an on-site presence. May be able to work remotely one day per week.

As an exempt employee, the incumbent will be expected to work the hours needed to manage the duties of their position. Some evening and weekend work is required.

This position is an essential employee related to catastrophic weather or other emergencies and may be required to come to campus/work remotely when the University is closed.

Job Risks

Financial Disclosure Required No For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website .

Department

VPSA-Res Facilities-Employee Services

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$65,000 to $68,925

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

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