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.
Preferences:
Required Application Materials: Resume , Cover Letter, List of References
Best Consideration Date: August 20th , 2026
Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
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Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment EligibilityThe 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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Five years of professional human resources experience in employee benefits, employee leave, or employee relations (or equivalent substituted experience).
- Knowledge of human resources policies, federal and state HR laws, rules, and regulations.
- Knowledge of FMLA and ADA and skill applying related regulatory and legislative requirements.
- Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
- Skill in the use of HRIS systems.
- Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
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