Leave of Absence Specialist (Healthcare)

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah / Draper, Utah; in-office at least 1 day per week

Company

hirify.global supports independent home health, hospice, home care, and senior living operations across 19 U.S. states through a centralized Service Center.

What you will do

• Administer FMLA, ADA, PWFA, USERRA, state and local leave programs, company leaves, and disability-related absences.
• Partner with HR, Benefits, Payroll, Legal, Workers Compensation, HRIS, third-party administrators, and operational leaders on compliant case management.
• Develop and maintain leave policies, procedures, training materials, and employee communications.
• Oversee premium collection for direct billing and COBRA.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave and accommodation requirements.
• Analyze leave trends, case volumes, and operational metrics to improve processes and employee experience.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience managing complex multi-state leave, disability, workplace accommodations, and the ADA interactive process.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, PWFA, USERRA, and state and local leave laws.
• Experience partnering with third-party leave administrators and vendors.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Extensive knowledge of state and federal employment compliance rules and regulations.
• Detail orientation, prioritization skills, professional empathy, and the ability to provide transparent feedback.

Nice to have

• Healthcare industry or shared services experience.
• Experience with Workday HCM, including reporting, employee transactions, and leave workflows.
• Experience with The Hartford’s leave administration platform.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a centralized Service Center supporting healthcare operations across multiple states.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Professional development through free e-courses, training sessions, and seminars.
• Employee recognition through the Moments of Truth Program.