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Evolve · 1 day ago

Senior Leave Specialist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$76K/yr - $95K/yr

4+ years exp

Evolve is a company on a mission to make vacation rental easy for everyone. The Senior Leave Specialist will administer all employee leaves of absence, act as a liaison between employees and managers, and ensure compliance with applicable laws while maintaining accurate leave records.

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Responsibilities

Administer all leaves of absence, including FMLA, state leaves, parental leave, medical leave, military leave, and personal leaves

Partner closely with our leave vendor(s) (e.g., Sun Life) to ensure accurate, timely processing and documentation

Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers throughout the leave lifecycle

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws

Translate complex federal and state leave requirements into clear, employee-friendly guidance and scalable internal practices

Maintain accurate leave records in HRIS

Educate employees and managers on leave policies, processes, and expectations

Identify gaps, inefficiencies, or risks in leave processes and recommend improvements

Build strong working relationships across People Ops, Legal, Payroll, and leadership

Handle sensitive information with discretion, empathy, and professionalism

Qualification

FMLA knowledgeState leave programsHRIS experienceLeave administrationPHR/SPHR certificationVendor managementCommunication skillsRelationship-buildingDetail-orientedProblem-solving

Required

4–6+ years of experience administering leaves of absence and accommodations in a multi-state environment

Comprehensive working knowledge of FMLA and state leave programs (e.g., CO, CA, NY, WA strongly preferred)

Experience advising employees and managers on leave eligibility, documentation, and return-to-work coordination

Proven experience partnering with third-party leave vendors and managing complex cases

HRIS experience required; Rippling experience a strong plus

Ability to analyze leave requests, determine eligibility, and manage accurate time/pay adjustments in HRIS or payroll systems

Strong communication and relationship-building skills with employees, managers, and senior stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to receive, process, and apply feedback in a fast-changing environment

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently with minimal supervision

Exposure to broader work-life, flexibility, or family-support programs (e.g., accommodations, EAP, flexible work arrangements)

Preferred

PHR/SPHR (Professional in Human Resources/Senior Professional in HR)

Benefits

Financial Wellness: Industry-competitive pay, equity in the company, and a 401(k) with a 4% immediate vesting match.

Family Support: 16-18 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 10 weeks for non-birthing parents, plus infertility coverage.

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (100% employer-paid for individual enrollment), 10 free mental health visits, and pet insurance.

Time to Recharge: Generous PTO, RTO (for full-time exempt employees), sick leave, holidays, and a personal holiday to celebrate what matters most to you.

Travel Perks: Annual Evolve travel credit after one year and discounts on stays at all Evolve properties.

Growth Opportunities: World-class onboarding programs, learning, and development resources to help you grow your impact.

Connection: Employee Resource Groups celebrating our diverse communities at Evolve.