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Leave Specialist

Burlington

Burlington, NJ · HybridFull-time$50–65K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$50–65K/yr
Location
Burlington, NJHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate's degree

Job overview

The Leave Specialist provides leave administration services, communicates with HR and associates, maintains HRIS records, and assists associates throughout their leave. The role also administers and coordinates employee benefits such as COBRA, ACA/PPACA, FMLA, and EAP. It handles leave compliance, employee inquiries, financial transactions, reporting, and policy communications.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Leave AdministrationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizationAttention to DetailMicrosoft Office

Qualifications

Associate DegreeBachelor's Degree2+ Years Leave Administration Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Position Overview

As a Leave Specialist, you will be responsible providing leave administration services including communicating with HR and associate about the leave program. The specialist will maintain records in HRIS system and provide assistance to associates throughout the duration of their leave. The Leave Specialist is also responsible for administration and coordination of other employee benefits, including: Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Affordable Care Act (ACA)/ Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc.

A Day In The Life

  • Accountable for day-to-day administration of leave of absences including FMLA, statutory and company branded leave types.

  • Point-of-contact with employees regarding their need for leave and ensures that employees are aware of their responsibilities and of any documentation and notice required to qualify for and to take leave.

  • Coordinate and execute financial transactions and activities such as premium invoicing, payment of premiums, payment reconciliation and coordination with payroll and related analytics

  • Provide high level customer service to associates answering questions and researching/resolving problems.

  • Advises managers and employees on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off and leave of absences with Burlington.

  • Responsible for leave administration, compliance, process, documentation, associate/manager inquiries, reporting and escalated issues.

  • Assist managers and Human Resources partners with unapproved leaves

  • Ensure legal and company compliance with COBRA, FMLA, ERISA and other state and federal laws and regulations.

  • Administer the programs in accordance with company policy and procedure to ensure compliance with both internal and external auditors

  • Maintain and update associate records in HRIS.

  • Investigates and resolves questions regarding communication and legislative leave filing

  • Compile data and assist with preparing reports on associate leave status and utilization of leave program.

  • Maintains knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, and state and local laws.

  • Drafts and/or recommends revisions to company leave policies and communications to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

You'll Come With

  • Candidates must have at minimum an associate degree. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

  • 2+ years of leave administration experience.

  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills

  • Superior analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Strong organization skills and attention to detail

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

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Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Min-Mid $50,000.00 - $65,000.00

Posting Number R105064

Location New Jersey-Burlington

Address 2006 Route 130 North

Zip Code 08016

Pay Rate Salaried

Career Site Category Corporate

Position Category Human Resources

Job Type Full-Time

Remote Type Hybrid

Evergreen No

How this job compares

Set against the 5,588 open Human Resources jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$50–65K/yr
  • New Jersey median$99–140K/yr77 salary ranges
  • US median$97–140K/yr2,583 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $58K, is 51% below the New Jersey median midpoint ($117K) — in the lowest quarter of Human Resources salary ranges in New Jersey.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 116 open Human Resources jobs in New Jersey and 5,588 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New Jersey
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Human Resources postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,914 postings).
Education
This posting asks for an associate degree; 1,508 of the 5,588 open Human Resources jobs (27%) ask for an associate degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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