Remote Leave of Absence & Accommodations Expert

American Red Cross; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision plans

401K with match

PTO: Starting at 19 days

Holidays: 11 paid

Job summary

American Red Cross is seeking an experienced Leave of Absence and Accommodations Specialist. This role is remote (100% from home) and supports a multi‑state workforce, overseeing FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and related leave programs.

You will partner with third‑party administrators, advise leaders on compliance, and drive process improvements across HR and operations. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience managing high‑volume leave and accommodation matters.
• Experience with multi‑state regulations and third‑party leave vendors.
• Ability to navigate complex employee situations with confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Oversee leave of absence programs (FMLA, ADA, PWFA, state/local laws) and accommodations.
• Manage a high‑volume caseload of leave and accommodation matters.
• Partner with third‑party leave administrator to ensure compliance and a positive employee experience.
• Build cross‑functional partnerships with HR, Legal, Safety, Risk and external vendors to implement changes.
• Analyze data and trends to improve program effectiveness and service delivery.
• Serve as SME for leave management and related compliance for leaders and HR partners.

Skills

Leave management

Compliance knowledge

Vendor management

HRIS proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

HRIS systems

MS Office

Job description

American Red Cross is seeking an experienced Leave of Absence and Accommodations Specialist. This role is remote (100% from home) and supports a multi‑state workforce, overseeing FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and related leave programs.

You will partner with third‑party administrators, advise leaders on compliance, and drive process improvements across HR and operations. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of related experience are required.