HR Specialist - Leave of Absence

A leading distribution company located near Downtown, Houston, TX is seeking a highly knowledgeable and detail-oriented Leave of Absence HR Specialist to join their team. This is an excellent direct hire opportunity with competitive compensation and benefits and a great work culture! Starting compensation $70,000 - $78,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience managing FMLA and LOA programs.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state leave laws.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred) and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of programs.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage the FMLA and LOA programs end-to-end across all three companies.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state leave laws (Florida and Ohio).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding leave policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate leave records and documentation in Paylocity HRIS .
• Generate reports and analyze leave data using Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Collaborate with HR and leadership teams to improve leave processes and communication.
• Provide secondary support to the onboarding process as needed.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.