UHR Leave Management Consultant

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); United States; On-site; USD 73,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a Leave Management Consultant who manages the full life cycle of leaves of absence for faculty and staff, advising managers and employees to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and university policies.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with at least five years of HR experience in employee benefits or leave administration, strong knowledge of FMLA and ADA, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and HRIS

Qualifications

• Knowledge of human resources policies and applicable laws including FMLA and ADA.
• Experience in employee benefits, leaves, or employee relations.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full life cycle of leaves of absence for faculty and staff.
• Advise managers and staff to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and university policies.
• Coordinate with HR, payroll, and benefits; assist with ADA accommodations.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

HRIS

Job description

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.

Preferred Application Materials

Required Application Materials: Resume , Cover Letter, List of References

Application Dates

Best Consideration Date: August 20th , 2026

Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position

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Department Information

Department VPA-University Human Resources Worker Sub-Type Staff Regular Salary Range $73,036 to $80,000

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Background Checks

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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.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.