Remote Leave of Absence Coordinator

Paylocit; United States; On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Paylocity is actively seeking a Leave of Absence Specialist I to support the administration of employee leaves in accordance with federal, state, and company policies. You will work directly with employees through the leave process, providing information and ensuring accurate recordkeeping.

The role also supports internal HR workflows and requires collaboration with the LOA team and HR Business Partners. This fully remote position within the U.S.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience in HR, benefits, or administrative support.
• Familiarity with FMLA, ADA, and other leave policies is a plus; training will be provided.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working with HRIS systems, spreadsheets, and basic reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist intake and tracking of employee leave of absence requests (e.g., FMLA, ADA, parental leave, short-term disability).
• Communicate with employees regarding documentation requirements, timelines, and leave status updates.
• Maintain confidential and accurate leave records in HR systems.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Payroll, Benefits, HRBPs) to ensure proper processing and benefit continuation during leave.
• Monitor leave timelines and support timely follow-up on certifications, return-to-work forms, and extensions.
• Respond to basic inquiries from employees and managers regarding leave policies and procedures.
• Support compliance efforts by learning applicable leave laws and company policies.
• Assist with generating reports related to LOA metrics and trends.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

HRIS systems

Spreadsheets

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

HRIS systems

Spreadsheets

Basic reporting tools

Job description

Paylocity is actively seeking a Leave of Absence Specialist I to support the administration of employee leaves in accordance with federal, state, and company policies. You will work directly with employees through the leave process, providing information and ensuring accurate recordkeeping.

The role also supports internal HR workflows and requires collaboration with the LOA team and HR Business Partners. This fully remote position within the U.S.