Leave of Absence Manager Needed for a for a Company Dedicated to Reusability 

Job ID: 25014 

Pay Rate: $45-50/hour, DOE  

Location: Remote 

Employment Type: Contract-to-hire 

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM (prefer PST, MST or CDT) 

Our client is changing how we consume products and helping to protect our environment. As the industry leader in textile recycling and reuse they are keeping over 700 Million pounds of used goods out of landfills each year! This in addition to their nonprofit partnerships that are helping create revenue streams for over 100 nonprofits. Our client is not your typical retailer, guided by their culture of inclusion and diversity. They are proud to be making eco fashion affordable and accessible to communities around the world.  Led by a dynamic team with decades of leadership experience who value their employees as well as making a positive impact on the planet. If you are passionate about recycling, community growth and people then we have an amazing opportunity for you!     

The Leave of Absence Manager leads and develops a small team while overseeing the administration of U.S. leave of absence programs and emerging Canadian leave policies. The position partners closely with HR, Benefits, Payroll, and business leaders to deliver a compliant, high-touch employee experience across ~200 active cases, while ensuring policies align with evolving regulations. Additionally, it drives process improvements through technology, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and consistency. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

• Lead and mentor a team of 3 (2 Specialists and 1 Analyst), ensuring clarity, consistency, and professional development. 

• Oversee administration of all U.S. LOA programs (FMLA, state-specific leaves, ADA, company leave policies). 

• Partner with HR and business leaders to ensure a high-touch employee experience throughout LOA and time-off processes (~200 active LOA cases at a time). 

• Manage and enhance time-off program policies; ensure compliance with evolving state and federal regulations. 

• Serve as the emerging Canadian SME, staying ahead of legislation and adjusting programs as needed to ensure compliance across provinces. 

• Collaborate with Benefits, HR Operations, and Payroll teams to align policies, processes, and systems. 

• Monitor, measure, and continuously improve processes using ticketing systems and reporting tools. 

• Ensure timely, accurate case management and communication with employees and stakeholders. 

• Leverage technology (UKG experience strongly preferred) to streamline administration and reporting. 

• Other duties as assigned  

Qualifications 

• 5+ years of people management experience leading credentialed LOA or benefits teams in a mid-to-large corporate environment (required). 

• Hands-on experience managing U.S. LOA and time-off programs; strong working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and state leave laws. 

• Familiarity with Canadian time-off/legislative frameworks; interest in building SME-level knowledge in this area. 

• Proven ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment (~200 concurrent LOA cases). 

• Demonstrated success coaching, mentoring, and stabilizing teams through change. 

• Strong collaboration and communication skills with a “roll up your sleeves” mentality. 

• Deep experience with HRIS/ticketing systems; UKG expertise strongly preferred. 

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at balancing compliance with employee experience. 

Benefits offered by Parker Staffing to Contract-to-Hire employees: 

• Paid Sick/Safe Time (based on where allowable by law)    

• Medical benefits with multiple plan tiers and Telemedicine access    

• 401K with matching contributions     

• Holiday pay     

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  

Parker Staffing offers all levels of Administrative, Customer Service, Call Center, Sales, and Human Resources job opportunities in the Seattle and Bellevue metro area and other large cities throughout the Nation. Parker Staffing has served as the staffing agency of choice for thousands for over four decades. Visit our employment opportunities page at http://www.parkerstaffing.com to review our full offering of temp, temp-to-hire, and direct hire job openings!  

Smoking/vaping and the use of tobacco products are prohibited on all Company premises, including indoor and outdoor areas, parking lots, and Company-owned vehicles. 

As part of our employment process, candidates who received a conditional offer may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing. 

Parker Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.