Senior Medical Leave Program Specialist - Hybrid/Remote

UW School of Medicine and Public Health; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Sick leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

UW School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Leave Specialist to coordinate medical and parental leaves across SMPH. This role handles end-to-end leave administration, ensuring compliance with federal/state laws and UW policies while maintaining confidentiality and professional relationships.

The position requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to manage 800+ leaves annually in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in HR, leave, benefits administration, or case management.
• Experience interpreting policies and advising on procedures.
• Strong written and oral communication with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on outreach to SMPH employees and HR staff regarding FMLA/WFMLA and leave program.
• Track leaves and complete lifecycle transactions per policies and laws.
• Document, audit, and obtain required documentation for eligibility and updates.
• Respond to inquiries and provide guidance on leave policies and programs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and main contact for leave of absences.
• Contribute to strategies for reasonable accommodations.

Skills

HR/Benefits administration

High-volume workload management

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

UW School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Leave Specialist to coordinate medical and parental leaves across SMPH. This role handles end-to-end leave administration, ensuring compliance with federal/state laws and UW policies while maintaining confidentiality and professional relationships.

The position requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to manage 800+ leaves annually in a dynamic environment.