Leave & ADA Administrator / HRIS Specialist

About the role

We’re leading a search for a leading autism service organization seeking a hands-on HR professional who can split time evenly between (1) Leave & ADA administration and (2) HRIS specialist work. You’ll be the go-to partner for FMLA/ADA/PWFA and state leave compliance and the point person for HRIS data integrity, troubleshooting, and light configuration/testing. Discretion, accuracy, and service-first communication are essential.

What you’ll do (50% Leave & ADA)

• Guide employees and leaders through FMLA, ADA (including interactive process), PWFA, and state/local leaves from request to return-to-work.
• Coordinate with third-party administrators, request/track certifications, and ensure timely, accurate documentation and pay coordination with Payroll.
• Maintain compliant records and metrics; recommend policy updates as regulations evolve.
• Preserve strict confidentiality of medical information and all case files.

What you’ll do (50% HRIS)

• Own core HR data administration (new hires, transfers, personal data changes) and drive clean, accurate records across HRIS modules.
• Triage and resolve HRIS tickets; escalate to the vendor when needed.
• Support releases: UAT testing, light configuration, and communicating changes to users.
• Build/maintain routine HR reports and dashboards for HR leadership.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field; 2+ years in HR with hands-on leave administration experience.
• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and state leave laws; comfortable running the interactive process with managers.
• Practical HRIS experience (data management, user support, basic testing); strong Excel/Office skills.
• Exceptional communication, organization, and detail orientation; able to pivot smoothly between case work and HRIS tasks.
• Nice to have: SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP; formal leave administration training/certification.

Why this role

• Visible impact across compliance and systems in a mission-driven healthcare environment.
• Collaborative HR Operations team with opportunities to improve process and tooling.
• Competitive pay, benefits, PTO, and 401(k).

Career Connections Recruiting and our client are proud Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected status, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.