Benefits Specialist - Leave of Absence

Benefits Specialist - Leave of Absence (LOA)

Location: 100% Onsite - The Woodlands, TX 77380

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Job Type: TemptoHire

Pay Rate: $33.65-$38.46/hour

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a wellestablished organization in The Woodlands to hire a Benefits Specialist with a strong focus on Leave of Absence (LOA) administration. This role is ideal for a benefits professional who is personable, proactive, and comfortable stepping in to support a collaborative HR team.

Job Summary

The Benefits Specialist will focus on Leave of Absence (LOA) administration, including FMLA, personal, parental, and ADA leaves. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with leave policies, managing employee benefits related to leave administration, and supporting employees throughout the leave process, including pay and benefits continuation.

Even Simpler:

This job supports employees who need time away from work for health or family reasons. The Benefits Specialist makes sure the rules are followed, paperwork is handled correctly, and employees understand how their pay and benefits work while they are on leave.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and manage all employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, personal, parental, medical, and ADArelated leaves

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee LOA questions, ensuring a supportive and compliant experience

• Coordinate with internal HR partners, payroll, and thirdparty vendors to ensure accurate leave tracking and pay continuation

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws and company policies

• Maintain documentation, track leave data, and support audits as needed

• Assist with broader benefits administration and provide team support as needed

Skill Requirements

MustHave Requirements

• Experience in a comprehensive benefits role

• Extensive Leave of Absence administration experience, including:

• FMLA

• Personal leave

• Parental leave

• ADArelated leaves

• Ability to manage leave cases endtoend while maintaining compliance

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree highly preferred

• Strong communication and employeefacing skills

• Comfortable working in a fully onsite environment

• Handson, teamoriented mindset

How to Apply

If you are an experienced benefits professional with strong LOA expertise and are looking for a temptohire opportunity with longterm potential, we encourage you to apply.

Pay Details: $33.65 to $38.46 per hour

Search managed by: Laarnie Thompson

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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