Leave of Absence Specialist

We offer highly competitive hourly rates
Medical and Dental Benefits from day 1

About Our Client

Our client is a community justice organization that centers safety and racial justice. They have partnered with community members, courts, and the people most impacted to create stronger, healthier, more just communities.

Job Description

Act as the subject matter expert for accommodations, leave of absence, and worker's compensation, in collaboration with HR leadership and the Legal Department for guidance.
Interpret and enforce relevant state and federal leave policies in alignment with internal guidelines.
Collaborate with the HR team and third-party leave administrators to ensure timely submission and review of medical documentation and proper management of leaves.
Maintain regular communication with employees on leave and coordinate all aspects of their return to work.
Provide ongoing updates to project leadership and staff supervisors on leave and accommodation statuses while complying with privacy regulations.
Conduct consultations with employees to clarify procedures and policies related to leave and accommodations.
Partner with employees and managers to assess ADA requests through continuous communication and cooperative dialogue.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience are required.
Demonstrated expertise and understanding of key employment laws, including ADA, FMLA, Disability policies, and Worker's Compensation, is essential.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal abilities.
Outstanding organizational, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines efficiently.
Capability to leverage available resources and feedback to adapt, evolve, and improve performance.
Ability to work autonomously while maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion.