Senior Leave of Absence Consultant - Client Dedicated

Holmes Murphy; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Holmes Murphy seeks a Senior Leave of Absence Consultant to manage client leave programs, ensuring compliance with applicable laws. This role includes consulting, training, and oversight of leave cases while developing tailored programs for clients. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in benefits administration and a strong focus on client service, ready to drive process improvements and enhance employee experience.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Company Paid Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement

401k Profit Sharing

Generous Time Off Practices

Paid Volunteer Time Off

DE&I Programs

Merit Increases and Promotion Opportunities

Discretionary Bonus Opportunity

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in leave of absence management.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local leave laws.
• Proficiency in HRIS and leave management software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for clients regarding leave matters.
• Ensure compliance with leave laws, including FMLA and ADA.
• Oversee complex leave cases and develop leave programs for clients.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Advanced degree or certification (SHRM-CP, SPHR, CLMS)

Tools

HRIS

Leave Management Software

Job description

Senior Leave of Absence Consultant - Client Dedicated

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Avant Specialty Benefits is a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing exceptional benefits solutions to our clients. We specialize in innovative and customized benefits packages that meet the diverse needs of our clients’ employees. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Leave of Absence Consultant to join our dynamic team.

As a Senior Leave of Absence Consultant at Avant Specialty Benefits, you will play a critical role in managing and overseeing the leave of absence programs for our clients. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws, providing expert guidance to clients, and developing strategies to improve leave management processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Consultation: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding leave of absence matters. Provide expert advice and support on leave policies, procedures, and compliance.
• Compliance Management: Ensure clients’ leave of absence programs are in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including FMLA, ADA, and other relevant laws.
• Program Development: Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive leave of absence programs tailored to the specific needs of each client.
• Training and Education: Conduct training sessions and workshops for clients’ HR teams and managers on leave of absence policies and best practices.
• Case Management: Oversee complex leave cases, including intermittent leave, disability accommodations, and return-to-work plans. Coordinate with HR, legal, and other departments as necessary.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve leave of absence processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience.
• Reporting and Analytics: Generate and analyze reports on leave of absence trends, metrics, and compliance to provide insights and recommendations to clients.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree or certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SPHR, CLMS) is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in leave of absence management, preferably in a consulting or benefits administration role.
• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local leave laws and regulations. Familiarity with FMLA, ADA, and other relevant legislation.
• Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in HRIS and leave management software.
• Attributes: Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong client service orientation and ability to build lasting relationships.
• Travel: Occasional overnight travel is required.

Benefits

In addition to core benefits like health, dental and vision, also enjoy benefits such as:

• Paid Parental Leave and supportive New Parent Benefits — We know being a working parent is hard, and we want to support our employees in this journey!
• Company paid continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement — We support those who want to develop and grow.
• 401k Profit Sharing — Each year, Avant makes a lump sum contribution to every full-time employee’s 401k. This means, even if you’re not in a position to set money aside for the future at any point in time, Avant will do it on your behalf! We are forward-thinking and want to be sure your future is cared for.
• Generous time off practices in addition to paid holidays — Yes, we actually encourage employees to use their time off, and they do. After all, you can’t be at your best for our clients if you’re not at your best for yourself first.
• Supportive of community efforts with paid Volunteer time off and employee matching gifts to charities that are important to you — we offer several vehicles where you can make an impact and care for those around you.
• DE&I programs — Avant is committed to celebrating every employee’s unique diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) experience with us. Not only do we offer all employees a paid Diversity Day time off option, but we also have a Chief Diversity Officer on hand, as well as a DE&I project team, committee, and interest group. You will have the opportunity to take part in those if you wish!
• Consistent merit increase and promotion opportunities — Annually, employees are reviewed for merit increases and promotion opportunities because we believe growth is important — not only with your financial wellbeing, but also your career wellbeing.
• Discretionary bonus opportunity — Yes, there is an annual opportunity to make more money. Who doesn’t love that?

Avant is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The salary range for this role is $70,000–$100,000. Compensation is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, work experience and industry certifications. In addition to your salary, Avant offers a comprehensive total rewards program including annual bonuses, total wellbeing benefits and support for professional development.

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Additional Details

• Senior level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
• Industries: Insurance