Leave Of Absence Specialist

Description

The Leave of Absence Specialist, Associate manages and oversees all aspects of employee leave requests, including medical, personal, and family-related absences in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role provides best‑in‑class service to employees throughout their entire leave journey. The Leave of Absence Specialist, Associate helps ensure that leave procedures are executed smoothly and that employees receive the appropriate support during their time away from work.

• Interprets and administers leave programs and policies in accordance with the applicable federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, etc.) as well as collective bargaining agreements.
• Responsible for analyzing and resolving leave of absence issues.
• Provides effective and responsive communication with employees and necessary internal and external partners to ensure collaborative relationships.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of leave requests and supporting documentation.

• Ability to analyze and balance leave of absence needs with laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication, conflict resolution, problem‑solving, and attention to detail.
• Proficient in navigating various technology platforms and software applications to manage leave cases and enhance operational efficiency effectively.
• Completion of specialized certification or training on leave administration is a plus.

This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, OH.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:
This is a fully onsite position in Columbus, OH. Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world‑class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry‑leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarter for other accommodation options.