Leave Partner (~6 month contract)

Please note this is a contract position. We anticipate having this need for 6+ months Job Summary The Leave Partner (Contractor) will support leave programs in a high-energy, high-touch environment. This person will administer day-to-day leave cases for US and Canadian employees from request through return to work. The ability to adapt to change while maintaining accuracy and focus is essential. Integrity and exceptional customer experiences should show up in every employee interaction. Primary Responsibilities Administer leave cases such as Family Medical Leave (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, Company Leave, Military Leave, Workers’ Compensation, and Short- and Long-Term Disability. Administer Canadian leaves, including provincial and federal statutory leaves, and coordinate with Canadian benefit and disability providers as needed. Serve as a point of contact for employee and manager leave inquiries, and escalate complex or sensitive cases to the HR Compliance leader. Explain leave and accommodation processes and procedures to employees and managers. Track each leave and send follow-up communications from the time of request until the employee returns to work. Communicate with external vendors, brokers, and carriers on leave administration and claim status. Monitor open claims and flag issues that could create risk or liability. Enter data in the HRIS, complete supplemental documentation, and prepare routine leave reports for the business. Sugges