Job Description
Job Description
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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#INDSUCCCompany DescriptionWe are the experts in Human Capital. It starts with a commitment to personal attention. A single point of contact from day one. That's what makes The Panther Group different. That is how we deliver results to our clients and candidates. Our focus on quality, diversity and service sets us apart. At The Panther Group, it's about attention to detail. We attract the right talent, connect job seekers with the right jobs and provide the right custom solutions because we worry about the little things. Providing our clients the best value for their dollar, finding our job seekers opportunities where they can thrive, giving our clients and candidates the level of service they deserve, leveraging the most efficient processes in the industry.
Company Description
We are the experts in Human Capital. It starts with a commitment to personal attention. A single point of contact from day one. That's what makes The Panther Group different. That is how we deliver results to our clients and candidates. Our focus on quality, diversity and service sets us apart. At The Panther Group, it's about attention to detail. We attract the right talent, connect job seekers with the right jobs and provide the right custom solutions because we worry about the little things. Providing our clients the best value for their dollar, finding our job seekers opportunities where they can thrive, giving our clients and candidates the level of service they deserve, leveraging the most efficient processes in the industry.