Salary: $68,232.06 - $102,348.09 Annually
Location : 625 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Job Type: Full-time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26HRB14TV379
Department: Human Resources
Division: HR Benefits
Opening Date: 10/13/2026
Closing Date: 10/20/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description The Human Resources (HR) department is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Leave of Absence Administrator to support employees and leaders throughout the leave of absence process. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws and County policies while delivering a positive, empathetic experience for employees navigating medical, family, and other job-protected leave needs.
Ideal candidates will have former leave and disability administration, attention to detail, ability to recognize trends and identify and appropriately escalate challenges.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a
$500 referral bonus. For more information visit
Location and hours:This position is hybrid and work will be performed on-site at least two to three days per week at 625 South 4th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55487. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with flexibility. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
About this position type:
This position is a full-time, benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as a Human Resources Representative, Intermediate.
Click here to view the job classification specification.
In this position, you will:- Process, review, track, evaluate, update, manage audit and report on standard and complex leave requests, and ensure timely and accurate leave approvals and pay (case management).
- Administer, process, and ensure compliance with various federal, state, and County leave policies including but not limited to sick leave, vacation, PTO, Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST), Minnesota Paid Leave (MNPL), supplemental pay, military leave, and FMLA.
- Review leave requests, including determining eligibility, classifying leave type, reviewing all forms for completeness and accuracy, and when necessary, collecting additional information from employees, supervisors, or health care providers.
- Explain, review, and manage timecard coding to employees and supervisors during leave.
- Maintain accurate records of leave usage and balances in the HRIS and ensure timecard accuracy.
- Provide and explain the short-term disability claim filing process during leave; complete short-term and long-term disability employer statement; assist and field escalated disability questions and concerns.
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate payments to employees.
- Process the employee's return to work request at the conclusion of their approved leave period; answer questions from employees and leaders on the employee's return to work.
- Respond to employee and leader questions or concerns about leaves and communicate the leave process to individuals and groups.
- Represent the Leave and Accommodation Management (LAM) in training sessions.
- Coordinate with Workers' Compensation and managers to facilitate light-duty assignments and return-to-work strategies
- Maintain a strong on-site presence to facilitate collaboration, enhance communication, and drive process improvement.
Need to have:- One of the following:
- Two years of college coursework, including 12 or more credits in the fields below and four years of professional human resources or related experience.
- Certificate in human resources from an approved college or university and four years of professional human resources or related experience.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, industrial relations, human resources administration, public administration, psychology, or a field closely related to the position and two years of professional human resources or related experience.
- Note: Experience can be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Nice to have:- Experience:
- Administering full-cycle leave administration and return-to-work coordination.
- With short-term and long-term disability benefits.
- Working with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), MN Paid Family Medical Leave (MNPL), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Protected Health Information (PHI), Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), and/or other Minnesota relevant laws.
- Using Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and PeopleSoft with advanced skills.
- Providing excellent customer service.
- Ability to:
- Conduct oneself professionally and handle sensitive/difficult issues in a clear and tactful manner, particularly issues of a confidential nature.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and written.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Handle multiple complex tasks while recognizing priorities and meeting deadlines, with attention to detail, and good organizational skills.
- Maintain, update, and protect confidential information.
- Think critically, analyze information, and solve problems; exercise good judgment in arriving at decisions.
These positions are performed primarily in a standard office setting with or without reasonable accommodation, including:- Spending extended periods sitting at a desk using a computer, keyboard, and mouse.
- Standing, walking, or moving between meeting rooms and shared office areas.
- Lifting or carrying office materials, typically up to 10-20 pounds.
- Repetitive motions associated with typing, writing, and operating office equipment.
- Navigating typical office conditions, including shared spaces, moderate noise levels, and regular foot traffic.
- Using standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, printers, copiers, and monitors.
01
This position is hybrid and work will be performed on-site at least two to three days per week at 625 South 4th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55487. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with flexibility.
While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?
02
This position is performed primarily in a standard office setting with or without reasonable accommodation, including:
Spending extended periods sitting at a desk using a computer, keyboard, and mouse.
Standing, walking, or moving between meeting rooms and shared office areas.
Lifting or carrying office materials, typically up to 10-20 pounds.
Repetitive motions associated with typing, writing, and operating office equipment.
Navigating typical office conditions, including shared spaces, moderate noise levels, and regular foot traffic.
Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?
03
In which of the following fields have you completed a degree/certificate or some college credit? Check all that apply.
- Business administration
- Industrial relations
- Human resources administration
- Public administration
- Psychology
- Another closely related field
- None of the above
04
What is the highest level of education you have completed in the field(s) you selected above?
- I have not earned any college credits in the fields above
- Two or more years of college including 12 semester credits in business administration, industrial relations, human resources administration, organization development, public administration, psychology or a field closely related to the position
- Certificate in human resources
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree or higher
05
Describe your relevant education including area(s) of study, school(s) attended, credits completed and/or degree(s)/certification(s) earned. If you do not have relevant education, type "None" in the space provided.
06
How many full-time equivalent years of professional human resources or related experience do you have?
- I do not have this experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more
07
Describe your professional human resources or related experience, referencing job(s) listed in your resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
08
How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have administering full-cycle leave administration and return-to-work processes?
- I do not have this experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more
09
Describe your experience administering full-cycle leave administration and return-to-work processes, referencing job(s) listed in your resume. If you do not have this experience type "None" in the space provided.
10
How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have with short-term and long-term disability benefits?
- I do not have supervisory experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more
11
Describe your experience with short-term and long-term disability benefits, referencing job(s) listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
12
Indicate which of the following law(s) do you have experience working with. Check all that apply.
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- MN Paid Family Medical Leave (MNPL)
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Protected Health Information (PHI)
- Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
- Other Minnesota relevant laws
- None of the above
13
If you selected "Other Minnesota relevant laws" in the previous question, list the relevant Minnesota law(s). If you did not select this answer, type "N/A" in the space provided.
14
Describe your experience working with the law(s) selected in the question above, referencing job(s) liste
