UHR Leave Management Consultant

Usmd; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland College Park is seeking a Leave Management Consultant to oversee the full life cycle of leaves for faculty and staff and ADA accommodation requests. You will ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and University policies while advising campus stakeholders.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years in HR related to benefits, leave, or employee relations, with strong FMLA/ADA knowledge and HRIS proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 5 years HR experience in leaves/benefits or employee relations.
• Knowledge of FMLA and ADA required.
• Experience with HRIS systems preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Administer full life cycle of leaves of absence.
• Act as subject matter expert on leave and ADA accommodations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state laws and University policies.
• Provide guidance to faculty and staff.

Skills

FMLA

ADA compliance

HR policies

MS Office

Google Workspace

HRIS systems

Discretion/Judgement

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

5 years HR experience

Experience substitution up to 4 years

Job description

## UHR Leave Management ConsultantApplylocations: University of Maryland College Parktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR104437# **Job Description Summary**Organization's Summary Statement: The Leave Management Consultant plays a vital role in the administration of the full life cycle of various leaves of absence and leave related ADA accommodation requests for University faculty and staff. This position will act as a subject matter expert and provide guidance to faculty and staff to ensure the University remains compliant with federal and state laws, regulations, and applicable policies and procedures.# **Minimum Qualifications**Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Five (5) years of professional human resources experience in the areas of employee benefits, employee leave, or employee relations. Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable human resources related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances. Knowledge of FMLA and ADA. Skill in applying regulatory and legislative knowledge of FMLA and ADA. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products. Skill in the use of HRIS systems. Ability to exercise discretion and good judgement. Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.# **Additional Job Details****Preferences:****Required Application Materials: Resume , Cover Letter, List of References****Best Consideration Date: August 20th , 2026****Posting Close Date:****Open Until Filled: Yes**# **Job Risks**Not Applicable to This Position# **Financial Disclosure Required**NoFor more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.# **Department**VPA-University Human Resources# **Worker Sub-Type**Staff Regular# **Salary Range**$73,036 to $80,000# **Benefits Summary**For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.# **Background Checks**Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.# # **Employment Eligibility**The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.