About this role
Leave of Absence Specialist
Quick facts
Location: Fort Worth, TX (Hybrid; must live in the DFW area)
Pay: $32.14/hour
Schedule: 40 hours/week
Position type: Contract (approx. 8.5 weeks; ends January 15, 2027)
Start date: November 17, 2026
Why you’ll like this job
Direct impact helping employees navigate leaves and accommodations
Collaborative HR team environment
Work equipment provided
What you’ll do
Leave management: Oversee employee leaves of absence in partnership with HR and third-party administrators.
Accommodations: Facilitate the ADA interactive process and PWFA accommodation requests.
Compliance: Maintain compliance with FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and state leave regulations.
Data & pay support: Enter leave details into HRIS, timekeeping, and payroll systems, and resolve employee pay inquiries.
Claims coordination: Support state disability and Workers' Compensation claims.
What you need
Experience managing corporate leave of absence programs and high-volume caseloads
Hands-on knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and PWFA regulations
Direct experience with the ADA interactive accommodation process
Familiarity with HRIS, timekeeping, and payroll software
DFW resident available to work a hybrid schedule starting November 17, 2026
Nice to have: Multi-state employer experience, Workers' Comp claim coordination, or an HR benefits background.
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $32.14 - $32.14 Per Hour