Senior Leave & Compliance Specialist

Driven Brands Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off & holidays

myFlexPay program

Job summary

Driven Brands is seeking a Leave Specialist to administer and manage leave programs across the United States and Canada, ensuring compliance with federal, state/provincial and local regulations. The role requires 5+ years of HR experience in centralized leaves, strong communication, and knowledge of FMLA, ADA, ACA, and related laws.

The position location is North Carolina with a compensation range of $79,200 to $141,500 annually.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of FMLA, ADA, ACA and related leave laws.
• 5+ years of HR experience managing centralized leaves and accommodations.
• Experience with a digital workflow case management system for Leaves and Accommodations.
• ServiceNow Leave Management experience preferred.
• Experience with a geographically dispersed organization (>= 5k employees).
• Experience with leave tracking in an HRIS.
• Workday experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with employees about leave needs and modified schedules.
• Ensures employees know required documentation to qualify for leave.
• Manages the leave process from notice to return to work, including medical certification as needed.
• Maintains communication with employees and managers to facilitate timely return to work.
• Advises on interactions between leave laws and PTO, worker comp, and disability benefits.
• Oversees return-to-work for extended leaves and accommodations.
• Facilitates ADA/ACA accommodation requests and interactive processes.
• Assists in revising leave policies to ensure compliance with laws.
• Maintains confidentiality of medical documents and records.
• Collaborates with HR Partners, payroll, and legal teams for timely support.
• Leads ADA and ACA accommodation processes.

Skills

HR generalist

Leave management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

ServiceNow Leave Management

Workday

Tools

ServiceNow Leave Management

Workday HRIS

Job description

Driven Brands is seeking a Leave Specialist to administer and manage leave programs across the United States and Canada, ensuring compliance with federal, state/provincial and local regulations. The role requires 5+ years of HR experience in centralized leaves, strong communication, and knowledge of FMLA, ADA, ACA, and related laws.

The position location is North Carolina with a compensation range of $79,200 to $141,500 annually.