Leave Administrator (HR)

Job Description Insight Global is seeking to hire a temporary Leave Administrator to join the Human Resources team of an education management company based in Miami, FL. This is a 10 week temporary position that has the opportunity to be extended or converted to a fulltime employment role based off performance. The Leave Administrator, or Leave of Absence (LOA) Specialist, will focus on backlog reduction, case/file compliance, and timely reconciliation of leave-related payroll/benefits discrepancies, while partnering cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, Benefits, and business leaders. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where follow-through, documentation quality, and clear communication are critical. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Review, organize, and reconcile pending, inactive, and aged leave of absence cases.
• Assist with administration and tracking of employee leaves, including FMLA, ADA, state leave programs, personal leaves, and workers' compensation coordination, as applicable.
• Audit leave documentation to ensure completeness, consistency, and compliance.
• Follow up on outstanding certifications, approvals, payroll adjustments, benefit deductions, return-to-work documentation, and employee communications related to leave activity.
• Reconcile leave-related payroll and benefit payment discrepancies, including missed deductions and premium reconciliations.
• Provide regular updates regarding project progress, outstanding cases, operational risks, and recommended next steps.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Benefits, and operational leadership teams as needed to support leave-related matters.
• Assist with development of Leave of Absence SOPs, workflows, templates, and tracking tools.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Reduce and resolve the current backlog of pending and aged leave cases during the engagement period.
• Ensure leave files are compliant, complete, and appropriately documented.
• Reconcile outstanding leave-related payroll and benefit payment discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Improve responsiveness and follow-up timelines related to leave administration and employee communications.
• Develop standardized Leave of Absence SOPs, workflows, and tracking tools for ongoing operational use.
• Provide regular status updates to HR leadership regarding project progress, risks, and outstanding items.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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• 3+ years of experience in leave administration, benefits/leave operations, HR operations or a similar leave oriented environment
• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA and applicable federal/ state leave regulations
• Experience working in a multi-state / multi location environment
• Experience in an education setting is a plus