Leave Specialist (HR Operations)

TL;DR

Leave Specialist (HR Operations): Managing employee leave of absence, HRIS administration, and operational support for the People Team with an accent on compliance, data accuracy, and employee experience. Focus on coordinating leave cases, maintaining Workday records, and ensuring adherence to federal and state employment laws.

Location: Onsite in Seattle, Washington, United States (5 days a week)

Salary: $82,000–$92,000

Company

hirify.global is a financial data provider and a Morningstar company that fosters a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous innovation.

What you will do

• Manage the PBHR inbox and ServiceNow queue to resolve employee questions and concerns within established SLAs.
• Administer employee data changes and HR documentation in Workday to ensure audit readiness and reporting accuracy.
• Coordinate leave of absence case management, collaborating with employees, managers, payroll, and third-party administrators.
• Partner with Payroll, Finance, and IT to ensure accurate data flow and timely processing of employee lifecycle issues.
• Oversee compliance activities, including mandatory training tracking and non-exempt employee timesheet submissions.
• Fulfill ad-hoc internal data requests and maintain business-as-usual reporting for audit purposes.

Requirements

• 3+ years of previous experience in Human Resources.
• Working knowledge of HRIS systems (Workday experience preferred).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Experience supporting leave of absence (LOA) administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and protect employee privacy.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical wellness incentives, life insurance, and STD/LTD.
• Paid sabbatical program after four years, paid family/paternity leave, and generous vacation and sick days.
• Annual educational stipend, tuition reimbursement, and CFA exam stipend.
• 401k match and shared ownership employee stock program.
• Monthly transportation stipend and quarterly team building events.
• Employee resource groups and subsidized emergency childcare.