Leave of Absence Representative

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Appleton, WI, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Retail
The Role
Serve as escalation point for complex HR and leave cases (FMLA, ADA, state leave). Manage cases end-to-end, investigate issues, collaborate with HR partners (Benefits, Payroll, Employee Relations), maintain confidential documentation, and support quality assurance to ensure timely, compliant resolutions and a positive employee experience.
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About Us

At Fleet Farm, our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do. The HR Service Center plays a vital role in supporting that commitment by delivering responsive, consistent, and high-quality HR support across the organization.

In our HR Service Center, we are focused on creating a best-in-class employee experience through operational excellence, continuous improvement, and strong partnerships across Human Resources. Our team collaborates closely with District HR Managers, Benefits, Payroll, Leave Administration, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, and HR Leadership to provide seamless support and resolution for Team Members.

Your Impact

In this role, you will serve as the primary escalation point for complex employee inquiries and HR-related cases that require advanced research, case management, and problem-solving. You'll take ownership of sensitive matters from intake through resolution, ensuring each issue is handled with professionalism, urgency, and confidentiality.

Your ability to analyze situations, collaborate across teams, identify trends, and recommend improvements will help drive service excellence while supporting a positive Team Member experience.

What You’ll Do
  • Process request for leave of absence under FMLA, ADA, and state leave programs, correspond with employees and managers and update HR tracking systems.
  • Manage and resolve sensitive employee matters related to leave administration, accommodations, payroll concerns, policy interpretation, workplace concerns, benefits, and employee relations.
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for complex employee inquiries and HR Service Center cases.
  • Conduct thorough case investigations by gathering information, reviewing documentation, partnering with stakeholders, and ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
  • Collaborate with Benefits, Payroll, Leave Administration, Employee Relations, Legal, Talent Acquisition, District HR Managers, and other internal partners to resolve escalated issues.
  • Maintain ownership of assigned cases from intake through resolution while ensuring accurate documentation within the case management system.
  • Support quality assurance efforts by reviewing case documentation and promoting consistent service delivery.
  • Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.
What You Bring
  • Associate Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 4–6 years of Human Resources experience, including employee support, leave administration, benefits, payroll, employee relations, HR operations, or related disciplines.
  • Working knowledge of UKG systems, including Core HR, Recruiting, and Workforce Management.
  • Strong understanding of HR policies, practices, and employment-related processes.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently research and resolve inquiries.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills, including patience, attentiveness, and professionalism.

Fleet Farm is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, gender, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Fleet Farm will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.

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Skills Required

  • Associate degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 4-6 years of Human Resources experience including employee support, leave administration, benefits, payroll, employee relations, or HR operations
  • Working knowledge of UKG systems (Core HR, Recruiting, Workforce Management)
  • Strong understanding of HR policies, practices, and employment-related processes
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to independently research and resolve inquiries
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills (patience, attentiveness, professionalism)
  • Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment

Fleet Farm Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fleet Farm and has not been reviewed or approved by Fleet Farm.

  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits A prominent 20% team member and family merchandise discount is called out as a standout perk, with additional wellness discounts highlighted.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off and sick pay are included for store and distribution center teams as part of the core full‑time package.
  • Healthcare Strength Full‑time roles offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, covering standard health needs common to big‑box retail.

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The Company
HQ: Appleton, WI
2,217 Employees
Year Founded: 1955

What We Do

Fleet Farm is a growing company and we are always on the lookout for talented Team Members. Fleet Farm is a value-based retailer of lifestyle merchandise that has been proudly serving farm, ranch and suburban customers in the Upper Midwest since 1955. Our stores offer a wide assortment of goods anchored by five key categories: farm/pet supplies, hunting/fishing products, auto parts, home improvement/home living goods and outdoor/work apparel. Our average store size is approximately 200,000 total square feet. Most locations include automotive service, a convenience store or gas station and a car wash. It’s safe to say, we’ve got something for everyone. After over 60 years in business, Fleet Farm continues to grow, while offering the kind of friendly knowledgeable customer service you won’t find anywhere else. We remain committed to our founding values of honesty, integrity, hard work, service and loyalty. Visit jobs.fleetfarm.com to learn more about our exciting career opportunities.

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