Lead LOA & Compliance Administrator
Hybrid · Hillsboro, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Lead LOA & Compliance Administrator oversees administration and continuous improvement of LAIKA's leave of absence, accommodation, and employee support programs. Serves as a primary resource for employees, managers, medical providers, and third-party administrators, providing guidance throughout the leave and accommodation process and helping ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies. Identifies opportunities to improve processes, support employees, and strengthen program effectiveness. Responsibilities include administering all leave of absence programs (FMLA, company leaves, state programs in OR/WA/CA); coordinating with third-party vendors and internal departments; reviewing and tracking leave requests; acting as the first point of contact for workplace accommodations and ADA interactive process; partnering with Payroll to calculate leave pay; supporting Workers' Compensation claims and return-to-work planning; ensuring compliance with federal/state leave laws and internal policies; developing leave-related policies and tools; collaborating with People & Culture, Legal, Employee Engagement, Safety, and other partners; supporting annual open enrollment and audits; and serving as a backup to the Benefits Specialist.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in leave administration, Benefits administration, HR compliance, or related field
- Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, Workers’ Compensation, and state leave programs; OR, WA, CA experience strongly preferred
- Experience working with third-party leave administrators and payroll systems
- Ability to interpret and apply federal and state laws and related HR policies
- Exceptional communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail with strong organizational and case management skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
- Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
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