Leave Management Specialist

The Panther Group

Boston, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$31.25
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago

The Panther Group is seeking an experienced Leave Management Specialist to support a leading university in Boston, MA. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with strong leave administration and multi-state FMLA expertise who thrives in a fast-paced, employee-focused environment.

This role offers hybrid flexibility (2 days onsite after onboarding), competitive pay, and strong potential for extension.
What You’ll Do
  • Manage end-to-end leave of absence case administration for assigned employee caseload
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company leave regulations (including FMLA and multi-state leave laws)
  • Provide guidance and support to employees and managers regarding leave eligibility, pay, benefits, and return-to-work processes
  • Partner with HR, Payroll, Legal, Benefits, and external vendors to ensure seamless leave coordination
  • Maintain accurate, timely case management aligned with internal service standards
  • Support employees with benefits-related questions during leave, including disability and return-to-work transitions
  • Assist with process improvements and system enhancements for absence management
  • Stay current on evolving leave laws, regulations, and best practices
What You Bring
  • 2+ years of leave administration or leave case management experience
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • FMLA
    • Multi-state leave laws
    • Leave compliance and employee benefits coordination
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
  • Experience working cross-functionally with HR and related teams
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
Nice to Have
  • Experience with Workday
  • Background in higher education or large organizational HR environments
  • Long-term disability or broader absence management experience
Pay is $28-$31.25 per hour DOE
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About the Company

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The Panther Group

The Panther Group is minority owned and certified, making diversity, equity and inclusion core components of our mission.

With our commitment to respecting and empowering our employees as individuals, diversity is a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

The Panther Group has a proven track record of connecting quality talent with the right position. We believe in a hands-on approach, with a focus on building lasting relationships with our Employees and our Clients. Our Employees find flexibility and growth to reach their career goals.

The Panther Group celebrates 25 years of recruitment and workforce solutions expertise. 

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1992
WEBSITE
http://thepanthergrp.com