Leave Of Absence & Wellness Specialist (HR)

TL;DR

Leave Of Absence & Wellness Specialist (HR): Administering global leave of absence programs and employee wellness initiatives with an accent on US and Canada regulatory compliance and case management. Focus on scaling internal processes, implementing workplace accommodations, and integrating AI tools to enhance people operations.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the United States or Canada)

Salary: $94,000 – $132,000 USD / $88,000 – $123,000 CAD

Company

hirify.global is a leading cybersecurity company providing Unified Access Management and enterprise password management solutions to over 180,000 businesses.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end administration of global leave programs, including medical, parental, and disability leaves, ensuring compliant and compassionate case management.
• Manage the workplace accommodations process by partnering with Legal and HR Business Partners to assess requests and implement solutions.
• Design, coordinate, and execute employee wellness programs that support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing for a remote-first workforce.
• Monitor global regulatory changes affecting leave entitlements to ensure programs remain compliant and competitive.
• Develop a reporting framework to track key metrics such as utilization rates, return-to-work trends, and cost drivers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Payroll, Benefits, and HR Ops to ensure accurate pay calculations and system updates.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in Leave of Absence administration and global wellness programs.
• Strong expertise in US and Canada leave regulations and compliance, including federal, state, and provincial entitlements.
• Experience administering workplace accommodations under the ADA and the Canadian Human Rights Act.
• Ability to manage sensitive employee situations with high empathy, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and leave management systems (e.g., UKG, Sparrow).
• Must be based in the United States or Canada.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with UK leave entitlements (statutory maternity, paternity, and sick leave).
• Experience transitioning LOA administration from a third-party vendor to an in-house model.
• Bilingual proficiency in French and English to support employees across Canada.
• Experience with insurer case management and cost containment strategies for disability programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first work environment that prioritizes collaboration, transparency, and a people-first approach.
• Competitive health benefits, including maternity and parental leave top-up programs.
• Financial growth through an RSU program and retirement matching.
• Generous PTO policy and paid volunteer days.
• AI-forward culture that encourages the responsible use of AI tools to optimize daily work.