Leave of Absence & Compliance Specialist

The Menta Education Group; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Job summary

The Menta Education Group is seeking an LOA Analyst to oversee comprehensive leave administration across FMLA, short- and long-term disability, state leaves, workers’ compensation, and ADA accommodations. You’ll ensure regulatory compliance across districts while communicating with empathy and discretion.

The role collaborates with HR leadership and payroll to integrate benefit calculations, maintain confidential medical records, and develop streamlined leave policies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of dedicated experience managing complex leave administration and ADA processes.
• Deep knowledge of FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, and multi-state leave regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a proven track record of handling sensitive matters with empathy.
• Experience coordinating with payroll and HR leadership to facilitate interactive processes.

Responsibilities

• Administer all leave programs from initial request through return-to-work, serving as the central point of contact for employees.
• Review, track, and determine eligibility for FMLA, state-specific medical leaves, and military absences.
• Partner with HR leadership and operational and school leadership to facilitate ADA workplace accommodations.
• Coordinate seamlessly with the payroll team to ensure accurate integrated benefit pay calculations.
• Maintain confidential medical records, system tracking logs, and compliance filings per HIPAA and federal requirements.
• Develop policies and processes to streamline all leave requests.

Skills

Leave administration experience

FMLA & ADA knowledge

HIPAA compliance

Empathetic communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline

Job description

The Menta Education Group is seeking an LOA Analyst to oversee comprehensive leave administration across FMLA, short- and long-term disability, state leaves, workers’ compensation, and ADA accommodations. You’ll ensure regulatory compliance across districts while communicating with empathy and discretion.

The role collaborates with HR leadership and payroll to integrate benefit calculations, maintain confidential medical records, and develop streamlined leave policies.