Leave Specialist II
Hctq Open · verified Oct 19, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Compensation & Benefits role at Hctq. Remote, United States · full-time · $85,000–$105,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Apply FMLA, ADA, PWFA and state or local rules when you review and decide employee leave requests
- Check eligibility from employee records, process paperwork promptly, and explain leave decisions to employees and managers
- Keep leave files and reports current, and train employees and managers on how leave procedures work
- Set up client leave systems, test plans and workflows, and resolve configuration or data-transfer problems
- Help with client launches by testing processes, validating systems, and coordinating fixes with internal teams and vendors
What you bring
- At least five years administering employee leave
- Strong working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and state and local leave requirements
- Strong Excel skills, with sound judgment, clear communication, and discretion when handling sensitive records
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced leave administrator who can make eligibility decisions, support employees and managers, and handle system configuration and client implementation work. It is remote within the contiguous United States. The stated annual salary range is $85,000 to $105,000.
From the employer
ConnectBridge, an ancillary business of Cozen O’Connor is seeking a Leave Specialist II. This is a remote role based in the contiguous United States.
The Leave Specialist II is responsible for administering the leave policies and procedures, including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and state and local leave laws. The Leave Specialist II is a hybrid role that will also provide support to employees and managers regarding leave-related issues and serve as backup support for the Data Leave Specialist by reviewing and analyzing leave-related reports, troubleshooting workflow issues, and assisting with technical onboarding activities for new clients.
Administer leave policies and procedures, including the FMLA, the ADA, the PWFA and state and local leave laws.
Process leave requests and documentation timely.
Gather and analyze information to determine employee eligibility for leave.
Approve or deny leave requests, using sound, inclusive reasoning and judgment.
Communicate with employees and managers regarding leave-related issues.
Provide training to employees and managers on leave policies and procedures.
Maintain leave records and reports.
Stay up-to-date on changes to leave laws and regulations.
Performs additional duties assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.
- Configure leave administration systems based on client requirements.
- Validate leave plans, absence codes, eligibility rules, workflows, and notifications.
- Perform system testing and user acceptance testing (UAT).
- Troubleshoot configuration issues and work with technical teams to resolve defects.
- Ensure accurate data integration and file transmissions between systems.
- Support client implementations through process testing, system validation, and issue resolution, including coordination with internal teams and external vendors as needed.
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field (preferred).
5+ years of experience in leave administration.
Strong knowledge of the FMLA, the ADA, and state and local leave laws.
Sound decision making capabilities and critical thinking skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Strong knowledge and application of Excel.
The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $105,000 and represents the Firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications and location.