Leave of Absence & FMLA Specialist (Hybrid)

Case Western Reserve University; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Winter recess

Job summary

Case Western Reserve University is seeking a Leaves Administrator and Analyst to manage the full lifecycle of leaves for faculty, staff, and postdocs, ensuring FMLA, STD/LTD, disability, and policy compliance. The role bridges gaps between HCM/PeopleSoft and Faculty systems by building robust manual workflows and digital forms.

You will provide data-driven insights, develop monthly and annual reports for HR leadership, and coordinate with Payroll, Records, and Equity to optimize leave policies.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in HR; leave administration or HR data/Analytics.
• Bachelor's degree required; related fields preferred.
• Experience in higher education is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage LOA cases end-to-end for faculty, staff, and postdocs.
• Ensure data integrity across HCM/PeopleSoft and Faculty databases; produce monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
• Collaborate with HR, payroll, and leadership; train managers on FMLA and leave processes.
• Monitor compliance and support employee communications on leave timelines.

Skills

Spreadsheet skills

Workflow automation

HRIS knowledge

FMLA/ADA knowledge

Emotional intelligence

Problem solving

Student advocacy

Reliability

Communication skills

AI tools adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft HCM

OnBase

Job description

Case Western Reserve University is seeking a Leaves Administrator and Analyst to manage the full lifecycle of leaves for faculty, staff, and postdocs, ensuring FMLA, STD/LTD, disability, and policy compliance. The role bridges gaps between HCM/PeopleSoft and Faculty systems by building robust manual workflows and digital forms.

You will provide data-driven insights, develop monthly and annual reports for HR leadership, and coordinate with Payroll, Records, and Equity to optimize leave policies.