Leave of Absence Specialist
Posted 9 Oct 2026
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- Expected experience
- 2+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Remote
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CertificationsAssociate of Arts
CertificationsBachelor’s Degree
Field of studyBusiness Administration, Human Resources (or related)
HealthPartners is hiring a Leave of Absence Specialist. The Leave of Absence Specialist will function as the liaison between colleagues and leaders and a leave claims administrator to effectively administer LOA claims and advise employees on eligibility, coverage, and other leave matters. This position assists colleagues, leaders and HR partners in answering questions regarding the leave programs. They are responsible for providing professional, high-quality customer service through various communication channels, including phone, email, tickets, and online chat. This position will oversee and may administer leave requests requiring specialized attention, particularly those arising under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state and local leave laws and paid leave programs, and company sponsored short-term or long-term disability plans.
Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm. This role is primarily remote, with occasional onsite attendance required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
- Associate of Arts degree or 2 years of equivalent experience or one year experience in human resources or employee benefits administration
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interpret interpersonal queues
- Effective interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to multitask and work independently using professional judgment and policy guidelines
- Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to take ownership of assigned projects and handle competing priorities
- Career oriented, creative, self-starter searching for the opportunity to grow within the organization
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or equivalent experience
- More than two years’ experience in leave of absence administration working with regulatory leaves
- Experience as an LOA administrator or specialist
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of state leave and federal FMLA regulations
- Knowledge of relevant state regulations, HIPPA and American with Disabilities Act