Human Resources Analyst - Leave Programs

Required Skills & Experience

4+ years of leave experience Workday experience Bachelors degree in HR or related field

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience working within state, local, or federal government

Job Description

The Principal HR Analyst - Leave Programs manages and administers the company’s employee leave and disability programs, including FMLA, short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, leave without pay, and leave donations. The role works directly with employees and departments to answer questions, handle complex leave situations, ensure accurate HR/payroll records, and make sure programs comply with applicable policies and laws.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities Manage and administer FMLA, short-term disability, and long-term disability cases for employees. Provide employees and departments with guidance on leave eligibility, benefits, policies, and required processes. Review and process leave requests, disability claims, paid parental leave, leave without pay, and leave donations. Partner with Payroll and HRIS teams to ensure employee leave, pay, and benefit information is accurate and processed on time. Maintain and update employee leave and benefits information within Workday and other HR systems. Communicate with disability and benefits vendors regarding claims, applications, enrollments, and process issues. Advise HR partners and company leadership on complex or unusual employee leave situations. Interpret and apply FMLA regulations, company policies, benefits requirements, and other applicable employment laws. Train and support HR liaisons on leave programs, benefits, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Generate reports, analyze leave-program data, and help identify or resolve accuracy and compliance issues. Research changes to laws and regulations and determine how they may affect HR programs, processes, and systems. Handle sensitive employee information and situations while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail. This position is a 12 week contract with extensions.