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Leave Specialist jobs are open across healthcare, financial services, government agencies, and large enterprise employers, from entry-level coordinator roles to senior and lead positions, with specializations in FMLA administration, ADA accommodations, and short-term disability case management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Come Join the Toledo Tool & Die Team!
Located close to the Michigan/Ohio border, Toledo Tool and Die has diligently served the people of both of those great states since 1940. It was a company founded on one simple principle: to do the finest work possible for our clients and to deliver on every promise we make. Today Toledo Tool & Die has three facilities in the Toledo area and one in Pioneer, Ohio.
Toledo Tool & Die is adding a Leave & Benefits Specialist to our team to support our continued growth.
This is a full-time position based in Toledo, Ohio. We offer competitive wages, growth opportunities, and a clean, safe work environment.
WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT FOR THIS POSITION:
- Prior HR/Benefits experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
- Strong work ethic
- Positive attitude
- Consistent attendance
- Willingness to learn
- Safety minded
WHAT TOLEDO TOOL & DIE CAN OFFER YOU:
- Competitive pay
- Weekly pay
- 10 paid holidays
- Full benefits
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Leave and Benefits Specialist is responsible for administering employee leave programs and supporting the day-to-day operations of the company’s benefits plans. This role ensures employees receive accurate guidance and timely service related to benefits and leave while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable laws. The specialist serves as a key resource to employees, managers, and vendors on benefits and leave administration. This role is a shared resource that will support all Toledo Tool & Die locations in Northwest Ohio.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Administers employee leaves of absence including FMLA, ADA, short- and long-term disability, and other statutory or company programs.
- Communicates with employees and managers regarding leave eligibility, process, documentation, and return-to-work requirements.
- Maintains accurate leave records including leave hours availability and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws.
- Coordinate with payroll to ensure proper pay and benefits continuation during leaves.
- Assists with the day-to-day operations of health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefit programs.
- Support annual open enrollment, including system setup, employee communications, and issue resolution.
- Owns new hire benefit orientation meetings at all locations, ensuring all employees enroll in or decline benefits.
- Responds to employee inquiries regarding benefits eligibility, coverage, claims, and plan options.
- Maintains accurate benefit records and assist with audits, reports, and compliance requirements (COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, ERISA).
- Responsible for the maintenance, administration, and communication of employee wellness discounts for company medical plan.
- Serves as the first point of contact for employee questions on leave and benefits.
- Provides guidance and education to employees in a clear, customer-service–oriented manner.
- Partners with vendors, brokers, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues.
- Stays current on changes in benefits and leave laws and regulations.
- Assists in ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements related to benefits and leave programs.
- Generates reports on benefits and leave metrics as requested.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; OR a minimum of 5 years of a combination of education, training, and experience in the Human Resources field-strongly preferred.
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in benefits and leave administration, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- CEBS or PHR Certification, preferred
- Prior experience in a manufacturing setting is strongly preferred.
- Prior experience supporting multiple locations strongly preferred.
GENERAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees and vendors/suppliers.
- Strong organizational skills and proven ability to maintain accurate, detailed records that will be audited periodically.
- Ability to work on multiple projects at once with tight deadlines.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must be a self-starter and have the desire and ability to take ownership and responsibility with little direction.
- Knowledge of: Federal and State laws affecting Human Resources including the ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
- Ability to be adaptable, flexible and advance existing skill sets to be able to serve future office needs in additional capacities.
- Ability to be pragmatic in decision making; requires high integrity.
- Maintains a high level of confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to take direction, coaching, and act positively to improve performance.
SOFTWARE/COMPUTER SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- General knowledge of basic hardware and software and uses of a variety of different computer operating systems such as Microsoft Office Work, Excel, Outlook, Google Workspace, and web-site software
- Has the ability to learn new software systems and data management systems quickly
- Proficient keyboarding and typing skills.
Toledo Tool & Die is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Come Join the Toledo Tool & Die Team!
Located close to the Michigan/Ohio border, Toledo Tool and Die has diligently served the people of both of those great states since 1940. It was a company founded on one simple principle: to do the finest work possible for our clients and to deliver on every promise we make. Today Toledo Tool & Die has three facilities in the Toledo area and one in Pioneer, Ohio.
Toledo Tool & Die is adding a Leave & Benefits Specialist to our team to support our continued growth.
This is a full-time position based in Toledo, Ohio. We offer competitive wages, growth opportunities, and a clean, safe work environment.
WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT FOR THIS POSITION:
- Prior HR/Benefits experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
- Strong work ethic
- Positive attitude
- Consistent attendance
- Willingness to learn
- Safety minded
WHAT TOLEDO TOOL & DIE CAN OFFER YOU:
- Competitive pay
- Weekly pay
- 10 paid holidays
- Full benefits
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Leave and Benefits Specialist is responsible for administering employee leave programs and supporting the day-to-day operations of the company’s benefits plans. This role ensures employees receive accurate guidance and timely service related to benefits and leave while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable laws. The specialist serves as a key resource to employees, managers, and vendors on benefits and leave administration. This role is a shared resource that will support all Toledo Tool & Die locations in Northwest Ohio.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Administers employee leaves of absence including FMLA, ADA, short- and long-term disability, and other statutory or company programs.
- Communicates with employees and managers regarding leave eligibility, process, documentation, and return-to-work requirements.
- Maintains accurate leave records including leave hours availability and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws.
- Coordinate with payroll to ensure proper pay and benefits continuation during leaves.
- Assists with the day-to-day operations of health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefit programs.
- Support annual open enrollment, including system setup, employee communications, and issue resolution.
- Owns new hire benefit orientation meetings at all locations, ensuring all employees enroll in or decline benefits.
- Responds to employee inquiries regarding benefits eligibility, coverage, claims, and plan options.
- Maintains accurate benefit records and assist with audits, reports, and compliance requirements (COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, ERISA).
- Responsible for the maintenance, administration, and communication of employee wellness discounts for company medical plan.
- Serves as the first point of contact for employee questions on leave and benefits.
- Provides guidance and education to employees in a clear, customer-service–oriented manner.
- Partners with vendors, brokers, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues.
- Stays current on changes in benefits and leave laws and regulations.
- Assists in ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements related to benefits and leave programs.
- Generates reports on benefits and leave metrics as requested.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; OR a minimum of 5 years of a combination of education, training, and experience in the Human Resources field-strongly preferred.
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in benefits and leave administration, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- CEBS or PHR Certification, preferred
- Prior experience in a manufacturing setting is strongly preferred.
- Prior experience supporting multiple locations strongly preferred.
GENERAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees and vendors/suppliers.
- Strong organizational skills and proven ability to maintain accurate, detailed records that will be audited periodically.
- Ability to work on multiple projects at once with tight deadlines.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must be a self-starter and have the desire and ability to take ownership and responsibility with little direction.
- Knowledge of: Federal and State laws affecting Human Resources including the ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
- Ability to be adaptable, flexible and advance existing skill sets to be able to serve future office needs in additional capacities.
- Ability to be pragmatic in decision making; requires high integrity.
- Maintains a high level of confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to take direction, coaching, and act positively to improve performance.
SOFTWARE/COMPUTER SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- General knowledge of basic hardware and software and uses of a variety of different computer operating systems such as Microsoft Office Work, Excel, Outlook, Google Workspace, and web-site software
- Has the ability to learn new software systems and data management systems quickly
- Proficient keyboarding and typing skills.
Toledo Tool & Die is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in leave specialist jobs.
- Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and state-specific leave laws
- Experience administering short-term and long-term disability claims
- Proficiency with absence management or HR information systems
- Strong written communication for leave documentation and employee correspondence
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- CLMS or equivalent leave management certification preferred
Tips for Your Leave Specialist Job Search
Quantify your caseload management experience
Hiring managers want to see how many leave cases you managed concurrently and your accuracy rate on FMLA designations. Pull those numbers from your most recent role and put them in your resume bullet points, not just your cover letter.
Certify your leave administration credentials early
The CLMS designation from the Disability Management Employer Coalition signals formal leave law competency to screeners. If you're mid-search and not yet certified, list any completed DMEC coursework so recruiters know you're in progress.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists leave specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your leave systems
Many employers filter resumes by the absence management platform they use, such as a specific ATS or leave tracking tool. Mirror the exact software names from each job posting in your resume's skills section so automated screeners don't pass you over.
Prepare scenario answers about compliance edge cases
Interviewers for leave roles almost always test judgment on overlapping leaves, like FMLA running concurrent with workers' comp. Write out two or three real situations where you navigated a gray-area case and have them ready before your first phone screen.
Negotiate scope, not just compensation
Leave specialist offers often differ in caseload size, the number of states covered, and whether you handle both federal and state leave laws. Before accepting, clarify the expected case volume and multi-state complexity so the role matches your workload tolerance.
Leave Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most leave specialists?
The most active employers for leave specialists right now are JND, Signicast, and Amazon, and the most openings are in Illinois, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems and large self-insured employers tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.
How many leave specialist jobs are remote?
About 71% of leave specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader HR function flexibility across large employers. Roles focused on federal leave administration and disability case management tend to be the most remote-friendly, while those requiring on-site employee interaction at a single location skew in-person.
How do you become a leave specialist?
Start by building a foundation in HR operations or benefits administration, where you'll gain exposure to FMLA and ADA processes. Pursue coursework or a certification in leave management, such as the CLMS designation from the Disability Management Employer Coalition. From there, target coordinator or generalist roles with a leave component, then move into dedicated leave specialist positions as your caseload experience grows.
Can you get hired as a leave specialist with little experience?
Yes, employers do hire candidates with limited direct leave experience when they can demonstrate related skills. HR coordinator experience where you touched FMLA paperwork, benefits enrollment, or employee communications translates well. Highlighting any coursework in employment law, familiarity with absence management software, and a methodical approach to documentation can offset a thin leave-specific resume for entry-level postings.
What does the leave specialist interview process look like?
Most leave specialist interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone screen with HR focused on your leave law knowledge and systems experience. A second round with the hiring manager or a team lead usually includes scenario-based questions about complex or overlapping leave situations. Some employers add a short written exercise asking you to draft a leave designation letter or explain a compliance decision.
Where can I find and apply to leave specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to leave specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location preference, and apply directly to each one that fits.
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