Leave of Absence Specialist

Jabil; Florence (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil seeks a Leave of Absence Specialist to oversee and track all aspects of employee leave programs, including FMLA, short-term and long-term disability, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws.

The role is based on-site in Florence, KY with a hybrid structure, collaborating with HR partners, payroll, and managers to coordinate leave administration and timely returns to work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–3+ years of experience in leave administration.
• Experience with Workday HCM is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all leave of absence requests and ensure regulatory compliance (FMLA, state/local).
• Receive, review, and track leave requests with complete documentation and proper pay accuracy.
• Maintain communication with employees on leave to support timely return to work.
• Serve as primary contact for managers and employees on leave policy questions.
• Coordinate with HR, payroll, and managers to ensure smooth leave administration.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable leave and accommodation laws (FMLA, ADA, state/local).
• Identify opportunities to improve leave administration processes and recommend solutions.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leave administration

HR policies

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday HCM

Job description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world’s top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

How Will You Make An Impact?

The Leave of Absence Specialist is responsible for overseeing and tracking all aspects of employee leave programs, including FMLA, short-term and long-term disability. This role ensures compliance with federal and state employment laws and provides exemplary customer service to employees, managers, and HR business partners.

Location:

This role will be based on-site (hybrid structure) at our Florence, KY campus.

What Will You Do?

• Oversee all leave of absence requests, including continuous FMLA, short-term disability, long-term disability, and other applicable leave programs. Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations.
• Receive, review, and track leave requests, ensuring complete and accurate documentation, from the employee’s initial notice of the need for leave to return to work. Manage time entry for all continuous leave requests to ensure pay accuracy.
• Maintains reasonable communication with employees on leave to facilitate smooth and timely return to work; relays communication between employees and their managers within reason.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for managers, employees and HR regarding leave of absence questions. Provide clear and concise information about leave policies and procedures.
• Work closely with HR colleagues, payroll, and managers to coordinate leave administration and ensure a smooth transition for employees on leave and upon their return.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, and state and local laws.
• Identify opportunities to improve leave administration processes and recommend solutions.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

How Will You Get Here?

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience:

• 2-3+ years of experience in leave administration.
• Experience with the Workday HCM system is preferred.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Candidate must possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at once.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws related to leave of absence.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all employee leave information.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows based operating system and related Excel software.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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