Leave of Absence Coordinator | Washington, DC

Michael Page; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule in DC: 3 onsite, 2 rem

Job summary

Michael Page seeks a Leave of Absence Coordinator in Washington, DC to administer and coordinate employee leave programs (FMLA, parental leave, and other time-off policies) ensuring compliance and timely support for staff.

The successful candidate will maintain records, collaborate with payroll, guide managers on eligibility, and contribute to process improvements. A minimum of four years in leave administration and familiarity with HR systems (Workday preferred) are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience with leave administration.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local leave laws.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and management.
• Experience with HR systems; Workday preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and oversee employee leave programs, including FMLA, parental leave, and other time-off policies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws and regulations.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding leave-related inquiries and concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of employee leave information and update systems as needed.
• Coordinate with payroll to ensure seamless leave administration.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on leave eligibility and processes.
• Develop and deliver training materials related to leave policies and procedures.
• Assist in the continuous improvement of leave and benefits processes.

Skills

Leave policies

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Workday

Job description

The Leave of Absence Coordinator will manage employee leave programs, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations while supporting employees throughout their leave.

My client is a prestigious professional services firm.

Description

• Administer and oversee employee leave programs, including FMLA, parental leave, and other time-off policies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws and regulations.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding leave-related inquiries and concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of employee leave information and update systems as needed.
• Coordinate with payroll to ensure seamless leave administration.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on leave eligibility and processes.
• Develop and deliver training materials related to leave policies and procedures.
• Assist in the continuous improvement of leave and benefits processes.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

A successful Leave of Absence Coordinator should have:

• Minimum of 4 years experience with leave administration and.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local leave laws and regulations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and management.
• Proficiency in HR systems and software is a plus (Workday preferred).

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $90,000 annually.
• Comprehensive and robust benefits package.
• Hybrid schedule in DC - 3 days onsite, 2 from home.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.