Remote Leave & Accommodations Specialist

American Red Cross; Texas; Remote; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

The American Red Cross in the United States is seeking an experienced Leave Management Specialist to oversee FMLA, ADA, PWFA and related leave programs. This remote role requires guiding complex accommodations, coordinating with third‑party vendors, and ensuring compliance across federal, state, and local laws.

You will analyze leave data, support a multi‑state workforce, partner with HR and Legal, and provide guidance on return‑to‑work practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Experience managing a high-volume caseload of complex accommodation and leave matters.
• Experience supporting a multi-state workforce and navigating varying state and local leave requirements.
• Experience partnering with third-party leave vendors.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and consultation skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS, case management, leave management systems, and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee leave of absence programs including FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and other mandated leaves.
• Provide operational oversight of third-party leave vendor.
• Administer accommodations programs.
• Serve as SME on leave management under local, state and federal regulations.
• Manage a high-volume caseload of leave and accommodation matters.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement regulatory changes and process improvements.
• Analyze leave and accommodation data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Guide leaders and HR partners on leave administration and return‑to‑work practices.

Skills

Leave management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Policy interpretation

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

Case management

Job description

The American Red Cross in the United States is seeking an experienced Leave Management Specialist to oversee FMLA, ADA, PWFA and related leave programs. This remote role requires guiding complex accommodations, coordinating with third‑party vendors, and ensuring compliance across federal, state, and local laws.

You will analyze leave data, support a multi‑state workforce, partner with HR and Legal, and provide guidance on return‑to‑work practices.