Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred., 3+ years of leave management experience required., Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and federal laws essential., Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRMS systems, preferably Workday..

Key responsibilities:

Manage FMLA leave from start to return-to-work, including eligibility and documentation.

Advise on leave interactions with PTO, sick leave, and disability.

Ensure compliance with legal requirements and communicate empathetically with employees.

Interact with disability vendors and handle additional projects as needed.

Job description

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description:

Remote Leave Specialist

Location: Remote
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
Salary: $65,000–$70,000

About Elara Caring:

We care where you are. Elara Caring delivers exceptional personalized in-home care services by hiring compassionate people who believe in taking care of our patients, our clients, our care providers and each other. We personalize our approach to meet the unique needs of our patients—wherever they call home.

With a footprint in 18 states in the Northeast, Midwest and Southwest, Elara Caring has approximately 26,000 caregivers in more than 200 locations serving over 60,000 patients and their families every day.

We’re looking for a highly organized, team-oriented Leave Specialist to join our small-knit team of three. In this role, you’ll ensure employees have a smooth, respectful leave experience — from medical leaves to family care — while keeping Elara Caring compliant with federal, state, and local regulations. You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive environment where your contributions directly impact the well-being of both our employees and the patients they serve.

Why Join Elara:

Collaborative work environment
Competitive pay
Tuition reimbursement (for full-time staff) & free continuing education
Growth opportunities
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with match
Paid time off, holidays, and even pet bereavement
Pet insurance

Role Responsibilities:

Manage FMLA leave from start to return-to-work, including eligibility, documentation, medical certification, and intermittent/reduced schedules.
Advise on leave interactions with PTO, sick leave, workers’ comp, and disability.
Ensure compliance with CBAs and legal requirements (FMLA, ADA, state/federal laws).
Communicate empathetically with employees and advise managers.
Interact with disability vendors.
Use HRMS systems (preferably Workday, HR Service Now).
Handle additional projects/duties as needed.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or equivalent experience.
3+ years of leave management experience.
STRONG knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and Federal laws
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
3+ years of HRMS experience.
Experience with Workday and HR Service Now (preferred).

We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.

Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. 

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.

At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets, and may vary based on location.

This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities and requirements; upon request, a job description can be provided.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to recruiting@elara.com.

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