Sr. Leave Administrator

Job Location
United States-IL-Chicago
Work Status
Full-Time
Department
Human Resources 110
FLSA Status
Exempt
Requisition ID
2025-4266
Career Level
P2

In this role, you will be responsible for administering, processing and supporting employee leave programs, including Family Medical Leave, short- and long-term disability, personal leave, paid family leave, Military leave and other statutory or company-sponsored leaves. Reviews, coordinates and processes ADA, accommodations and workers compensation. Works in partnership with third party administrator for leave and accommodation activities. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and internal policies, while providing guidance and support to employees and managers throughout the leave lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Administer and track employee leaves of absence, including intermittent, continuous, and reduced schedule leaves as well as ADA and accommodations from employee's initial notice to the employee's return to work
  • Serve as the primary point of contact throughout the leave lifecycle for human resources, employees and managers regarding leave eligibility, documentation, and return-to-work procedures as well as collaborate with managers to develop modified work schedules or accommodations during intermittent leave periods
  • Coordinate with third-party administrators (e.g., New York Life) to ensure timely and accurate processing of leave claims.
  • Maintain accurate records of leave status, documentation, and return-to-work dates in HRIS and vendor systems as well as coordinating the use of paid leave with employee and manager
  • Ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA, VESSA, PFMLA, and other applicable laws and internal policies
  • Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and Legal teams to ensure proper pay, benefits continuation, and job protection during leave periods.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to help optimize workflow and improve customer experience. Educate employees and managers on leave policies and procedures, including documentation requirements and timelines
  • Support audits, reporting, and policy updates related to leave programs
  • Oversee the administration of the workers’ compensation program including managing claims processing, coordinating with insurance carriers and third-party administrators, supporting injured employees through recovery and return-to-work plans, and maintaining accurate documentation

Education:
  • High School or Equivalent - Minimum

  • Bachelors Degree - Business, Human Resources or Related - Preferred

 

Years of Experience:
  • 2 years - Leave of Absence Administration or Related - Minimum
  • Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and other federal/state-specific leave laws

 

 

 

 

Compensation & Benefits:

Typical hiring range:‏‏‎ ‎$58,800 - $83,050 Annually. Actual compensation will be determined using factors such as experience, skills & knowledge. 

Additional Compensation: Annual performance bonus 

Benefits: Alliant provides a benefits package including health care, vision, dental, and 401k with employer match.

Additional Benefits:

  • Work from home up to 3 days a week
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee discount programs
  • Time off including paid personal and sick days
  • 11 paid holidays 
  • Education reimbursement

*Note that eligibility and cost of benefits can vary depending on the number of regularly scheduled hours, and job status such as regular full-time, regular part-time, or temporary employment.

 

Adhere to and ensure compliance of all business transactions with policy and process of the Bank Secrecy Act. Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, company procedures and policies. Maintains integrity and ethics in all actions and conversations with or regarding credit union members and their accounts; complies with Privacy Act directives.

 

The responsibilities listed do not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

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