Leave of Absence Specialist

Job description

Description URM Stores is seeking a knowledgeable and compassionate Leave of Absence Specialist to manage and support employee leaves and accommodations across Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Oregon — with a primary focus on Washington State’s complex leave programs. This role combines technical expertise in leave law compliance with a genuine commitment to employee care, ensuring every case is handled with accuracy, empathy, and confidentiality. The Leave of Absence Specialist reports to the Workers’ Compensation and Leave Manager and is responsible for the full lifecycle management of all employee leave programs across a multi-state organization of approximately 2,000 employees. This role partners closely with HR, Payroll, Operations, and external vendors to ensure leave processes are compliant, well-communicated, and seamlessly integrated into business operations. Important Note: This role is 100% on-site — remote work is not available. What You’ll Do: Lead Leave Administration & Compliance for the Company’s Retail Stores - Oversee all leave programs including FMLA, ADA, Military and state-specific leaves - Serve as the subject matter expert on: - Washington Paid Family & Medica...