Absence & Leave Specialist - C

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Absence & Leave Specialist - C page is loaded## Absence & Leave Specialist - Clocations:
Bexar County Human Resources time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
February 13, 2026 (14 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR100268
** Job Title
** Absence & Leave Specialist - C
** Pay Rate
** United States of America (Salary)
** Time Type
** Full time
** Summary
* *** Annualized Salary: $62,892.00
** Under direction, evaluates, responds and instructs on all leave of absence programs, including family and medical leave, paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off. The Specialist collaborates with various constituents in the application of absence and leave benefits. The Specialist is an expert in workplace adjustments offering guidance and support through the interactive process for various federal, state and local programs intended to return employees to work.
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* Duties and Responsibilities:

*** Serves as subject matter expert, individually motivated and operating with a sense of urgency and personal accountability
* Develops, administers, instructs and monitors the County’s absence and leave programs
* Communicates with employees regarding their needs for leave and/or modified work schedules; ensures that employees are aware of their responsibilities and of any documentation and notice required to qualify for and to take leave
* Administers the FMLA leave process from the employees’ initial notice of the need for leave to the return to work including gathering and completing all required paperwork, determining leave eligibility, designating leave as FMLA-qualifying, requesting medical certification as needed, and accounting for intermittent and reduced schedule leave use
* Maintains communication with employees on leave to facilitate smooth and timely return to work; relays communication between employees and their managers during leave within reason
* Advises managers and employees on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off and disability benefits
* Oversees the return-to-work process for employees returning from FMLA, workers compensation, or other leave(s)
* Facilitates other leave requests, which may include accommodation requests under the ADA
* Administers other company time-off programs as assigned in accordance with internal policy and applicable laws
* Drafts and/or recommends revisions to company leave policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations
* Maintains complete and accurate records of leave and accommodation requests in accordance with specified legal requirements and documentation of best practices
* Preserves confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files
* Maintains knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, and state and local laws
* Performs related duties as required
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s degree in human resources related field or equivalent training and experience required
* Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departments, administrators, school officials and employees
* Authentic, effective, and professional communication style including the ability to communicate effectively in person and by email and phone
* Ability to use time effectively and efficiently while managing multiple priorities
* Bilingual/fluency in Spanish preferred
* Demonstrates technological intuitiveness
* Must have valid driver’s license, motor vehicle liability insurance and personal injury insurance
* Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
* Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
* May be required to be on-call 24 hours
* May be required to work weekends
* May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
** Preference:
*** Five years of employee experience in a HR related field and two years of experience in leave administration
** Working With Bexar County
** Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.
* Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
** We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.*### Get In Touch Introduce yourself to our recruiters, and we'll reach out if a suitable role becomes available.
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