Strategic HR Leave & Compliance Specialist

Sekisui House U.S., Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Time off benefits

Employee assistance program

Homeownership discounts

Job summary

Sekisui House U.S., Inc. is seeking an experienced HR Leave Administrator in Denver, CO to lead end-to-end leave programs in compliance with FMLA, ADA, and state laws.

You will liaise with employees, managers, and third-party administrators to ensure accurate records and smooth returns to work. The role requires 3–5 years of leave-management experience, a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years of experience administering employee leave programs and employment compliance processes.
• Experience with HRIS systems, leave management platforms, and case management tools.
• Experience administering FMLA, ADA, disability, and state leave programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end administration of employee leave programs from initiation through return-to-work.
• Serve as primary point of contact for employees regarding leave requests, eligibility, and status updates.
• Coordinate with third-party leave administrators and benefits vendors when applicable.
• Track leave usage, intermittent leave, and return-to-work timelines.
• Educate employees and managers on leave policies, procedures, and responsibilities.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Legal, and Payroll teams to resolve leave-related issues.
• Maintain and manage leave tracking systems and HRIS data.
• Generate reports on leave status.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Confidential information handling

Analytical problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business Administration

Tools

HRIS

Leave management platforms

Case management tools

Job description

Sekisui House U.S., Inc. is seeking an experienced HR Leave Administrator in Denver, CO to lead end-to-end leave programs in compliance with FMLA, ADA, and state laws.

You will liaise with employees, managers, and third-party administrators to ensure accurate records and smooth returns to work. The role requires 3–5 years of leave-management experience, a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field, and strong analytical and communication skills.