Leave of Absence & Benefits Specialist

Aquent (United States); Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent seeks a seasoned Leave of Absence and ADA specialist to support a large workforce within a leading financial services client in Colorado. You will ensure compliant LOA programs, manage complex cases, and coordinate closely with vendors and HR partners to sustain employee productivity and wellbeing.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in LOA/ADA, strong communication, and a proven ability to work in high-volume environments while staying aligned with regulatory changes and internal policies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in LOA/ADA/leave programs and related administration
• Experience in high-volume HR operations and complex regulatory environments
• Strong communication with employees, leaders and vendors

Responsibilities

• Manage LOA, disability, return-to-work, ADA, and extended medical leaves
• Act as liaison with disability and LOA vendors and employees
• Coordinate with vendors to integrate FMLA with STD/ LTD plans
• Interpret HR policies and regulatory changes to ensure compliance
• Respond to escalated inquiries and resolve complex cases for staff and managers
• Collaborate with Legal, HR, and external partners to resolve time-sensitive issues

Skills

Leave of absence administration

ADA compliance

High-volume environment

Communication skills

Vendor coordination

Policy interpretation

Root-cause analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/management or related field

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Job description

Aquent seeks a seasoned Leave of Absence and ADA specialist to support a large workforce within a leading financial services client in Colorado. You will ensure compliant LOA programs, manage complex cases, and coordinate closely with vendors and HR partners to sustain employee productivity and wellbeing.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in LOA/ADA, strong communication, and a proven ability to work in high-volume environments while staying aligned with regulatory changes and internal policies.