Hiring: HR Leave Specialist - Omaha, NE Company: Mutual of Omaha Location: Omaha, NE Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 15:07:09 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Workday About the job Required Skills: •Administer employee leave programs, including sick leave, accident leave, short- and long-term disability, FMLA, personal, military, jury duty, and bereavement leave, ensuring compliance with company policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable federal and state regulations. •Review and process leave requests by verifying documentation, determining eligibility, issuing required notices and forms, and maintaining accurate leave records and return-to-work timelines. •Partner with managers and employees to coordinate return-to-work plans, modified schedules, and reasonable accommodations while serving as the primary point of contact for leave-related questions. •Coordinate leave-related benefits, including disability, health, and retirement plans, ensuring accurate payroll deductions, benefit adjustments, and collaboration with HR, payroll, legal, and third-party vendors. •Monitor changes to leave laws and regulations, prepare reports and analyze leave trends, and recommend process improvements to enhance compliance, efficiency, and the employee experience. •Strong working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, PWFA, disability benefits, and multi-state leave regulations. •Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple cases simultaneously. •Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to handle confidential employee matters professionally. Qualifications: •Leave & Absence Management or Stay-at-Work/Return-to-Work Certifications preferred •We value unique experience, skills, and passion for innovation. If your experience aligns with the listed requirements, please apply! •If you have questions about your application or the hiring process, email our Talent Acquisition area at careers@mutualofomaha.com. Please allow at least one week from time of applying if you are checking on the status. •Stay Safe from Job Scams •Mutual of Omaha only accepts applications from mutualofomaha.com/careers. Legitimate communications will come from '@mutualofomaha.com.' We never request sensitive information or extend job offers without conducting interviews. For more details, check our Hiring FAQs. Stay alert for scams and apply securely! •Hiring Policies and Legal Notices Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!