Beacon Hill · 4 hours ago
Leave of Absence Consultant
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$40/hr - $60/hr
4+ years expBeacon Hill is a staffing solutions company that provides coordinated staffing services with a commitment to innovation and success. They are seeking a Leave of Absence Consultant to manage employee leave and absence cases, ensuring compliance with various regulations and providing expertise in FMLA, ADA accommodations, and Workers' Compensation.
Staffing Agency
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience working with third-party leave administrators
SHRM or HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) a plus
Strong problem-solving and employee advocacy mindset
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations
Company
Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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Executive Assistant to CEO
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