Leave Administration and Accommodations Manager

Location: Chicago, Illinois; hybrid work arrangement. The role supports leave and accommodation programs across all U.S. offices.

Salary: $107,000–$147,200 per year if located in Illinois, plus bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.

Company

hirify.global LLP is a law firm operating across U.S. offices.

What you will do

• Lead the firmwide administration and continuous improvement of leave of absence and workplace accommodation programs.
• Manage the full lifecycle of leave cases, including intake, eligibility, documentation, tracking, communication, and return to work.
• Oversee the interactive process for disability and religious accommodations and advise HR, management, and employees on complex matters.
• Manage the Leave & Accommodation Specialist and the third-party leave administrator, including service delivery, audits, escalations, and process improvements.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Legal, Payroll, Benefits, HRIS, and vendors to coordinate decisions, systems, reporting, and compliance.
• Develop policies, procedures, training materials, and data-driven recommendations to improve risk management and employee experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in leave administration, benefits, or human resources, including complex multi-state leave programs.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, CFRA, ADA/ADAA, PWFA, and applicable state and local leave and accommodation laws.
• Experience handling complex or sensitive cases, overseeing third-party leave administrators, and exercising sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to advise and influence stakeholders across HR, Legal, Payroll, management, and other organizational levels.

Nice to have

• Experience managing direct reports or working in a law firm or professional services environment.
• HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
• Experience with HRIS and leave management systems such as Workday or AbsenceSoft.
• Experience with MetLife or a similar third-party leave administrator.
• Experience improving leave policies, procedures, systems, or programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment supporting collaboration across U.S. offices.
• Bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program.
• Focus on confidentiality, discretion, client service, and a high-quality employee experience.
• Opportunity to influence firmwide policies, processes, systems, and compliance practices.