Human Resources Business Partner

Leave of Absence (LOA) Specialist

Location : Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid – 2 to 3 days onsite per week)

Schedule : Monday–Friday, 8 : 00 AM – 4 : 30 PM

Pay Range : Up to $74 / hour

Duration : 12-week contract (potential to extend or convert)

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Leave of Absence (LOA) Specialist to support a large, fast-paced healthcare organization in Los Angeles. This position plays a critical role in managing employee leaves of absence and accommodations in compliance with state and federal regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and internal policies. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience administering complex leave cases and will serve as a trusted resource to employees, managers, and HR partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, PDL, Workers' Compensation, and personal leaves.
• Partner with third-party administrators and internal HR teams to ensure timely processing, communication, and documentation of leave cases.
• Advise employees and managers on leave eligibility, rights, obligations, and return-to-work processes.
• Maintain accurate leave records and documentation in HRIS or case management systems.
• Collaborate with HR, Benefits, Employee Relations, and Legal to ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
• Track and monitor leave timelines, extensions, and follow-up requirements to ensure compliance and minimize business disruption.
• Assist in the development and communication of leave policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Provide guidance to leadership on complex leave situations involving overlapping regulations (FMLA, ADA, Workers' Comp, etc.).
• Support accommodation requests, interactive process meetings, and coordination of modified duty assignments as needed.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile