HR Specialist (Leave and Disability)

Location: Remote in the United States, ideally on the East Coast

Salary: $30.00 per hour

Company

hirify.global is working with a manufacturing client on a long-term contract-to-hire HR position.

What you will do

• Administer continuous, intermittent, and reduced-schedule leaves of absence, including tracking and documentation.
• Apply FMLA, ADA, USERRA, and state-specific paid family leave requirements.
• Facilitate workplace accommodation processes, review medical documentation, and coordinate support plans.
• Coordinate short- and long-term disability claims with employees, payroll and HR teams, and external insurance carriers.
• Manage fitness-for-duty clearances, work restrictions, and return-to-work transitions.
• Answer questions about benefit continuation, PTO integration, and leave policies.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of dedicated HR or leave administration experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of FMLA, ADA guidelines, and disability plan structures.
• Proficiency with HRIS software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and high confidentiality standards.
• A bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, psychology, or a related field is preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Long-term contract-to-hire opportunity.
• Focus on employee support, confidentiality, and accurate leave administration.