Leave of Absence Specialist - Multi-State HR Expert

Pennant; Utah; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennant is seeking a Leave of Absence Specialist to support our Leave of Absence Team and drive exceptional employee experiences for service center and operational staff across Pennant's multi-state footprint. You will develop, deliver, and ensure compliant leave and accommodation programs that align with our growing organization.

The role collaborates with HR, Legal, Benefits, Payroll, and leadership to manage complex cases, improve processes, and scale leave administration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience managing complex leaves in a multi-state environment.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, PWFA, USERRA.
• State and local leave laws.
• Experience partnering with third-party leave administrators and vendors.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of state and federal employment compliance rules and regulations.
• Detail focused with ability to prioritize among multiple demands.
• Excellent listening skills and professional empathy.
• Ability to provide direct, transparent feedback and build accountability.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of all leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, PWFA, USERRA, state/local, company leaves, and disability-related absences.
• Partner with operational leaders, HR resources, Benefits, Payroll, Legal, Workers Compensation, HRIS, and third-party admins to ensure compliant case management.
• Develop and maintain leave administration policies, procedures, training materials, and employee communications.
• Oversight of premium collection for direct bill and COBRA.
• Monitor regulatory changes to ensure compliance across federal, state, and local leave requirements.
• Analyze leave trends, case volumes, and metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Promote Pennant's core values and train on employee relations within those values.
• Serve as a strategic partner for Pennant's home health, hospice, home care, and senior living operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Active listening

Empathy

Effective communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Workday HCM

The Hartford leave platform

Job description

Pennant is seeking a Leave of Absence Specialist to support our Leave of Absence Team and drive exceptional employee experiences for service center and operational staff across Pennant's multi-state footprint. You will develop, deliver, and ensure compliant leave and accommodation programs that align with our growing organization.

The role collaborates with HR, Legal, Benefits, Payroll, and leadership to manage complex cases, improve processes, and scale leave administration.