Leave of Absence Consultant

Please note:
This position is posted in anticipation of future hiring needs for Leave of Absence Consultant coverage.

Job Title: Leave of Absence (LOA) Consultant

Internal Human Resources Team | Contract Engagement

Location: Minneapolis-Saint Paul Metro

Hourly Rate: $40.00-$60.00 per hour, based on experience and scope

The Contract Leave of Absence (LOA) Consultant partners with the internal Human Resources team to manage employee leave and absence cases from initiation through return to work. This role provides subject‑matter expertise across FMLA, ADA accommodations, and Workers' Compensation, while ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and internal policies. The LOA Consultant plays a key role in risk mitigation, proactively identifying compliance risks, documentation gaps, and process inconsistencies to support legally defensible, consistent, and employee‑centered leave outcomes.

• Administer and coordinate leaves and absences including FMLA, ADA accommodations, Workers' Compensation, medical leaves, parental leave, personal leave, and other company‑sponsored leave programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave regulations.
• Serve as the primary contact for employees regarding leave eligibility, documentation, timelines, and return-to-work processes.
• Review, evaluate, and process medical certifications, ADA documentation, Workers' Compensation records, extensions, and return‑to‑work information.
• Coordinate with payroll, benefits, HR partners, and third‑party leave vendors.
• Mitigate risk by identifying high‑risk cases, compliance gaps, and inconsistencies; recommend and implement corrective actions.
• Provide consultative guidance on complex, escalated, or sensitive cases to support defensible outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation within HRIS and leave management systems to support audit readiness.

• 4+ years of experience administering leave of absence programs within an internal HR or HR operations environment
• Demonstrated experience independently managing FMLA, ADA accommodations, and Workers' Compensation cases
• Strong working knowledge of federal and multi‑state leave laws, employment regulations, and compliance standards
• Proven ability to manage LOA cases end‑to‑end with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and risk mitigation
• Experience partnering with HR, legal, payroll, benefits, and risk management teams in a consultative capacity
• Strong analytical judgment, documentation, and decision‑making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working with third‑party leave administrators.
• SHRM or HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving and employee advocacy mindset.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.