Hiring: LOA (Leave of Absence) Specialist Company: VeeAR Projects Inc. Location: Temecula, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 19:02:08 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office, Workday About the job Experience: •Minimum of two (2) years of professional HR experience, dedicated to leave administration. •Completion of specialized leave management training (such as CLMS - Certified Leave Management Specialist) is a significant plus. •Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with The Joint Commission and Title 22 standards and guidelines. •Demonstrates compliance with healthcare policies and procedures at all times. •Demonstrated capacity to set priorities and appropriately organize workload and complete assignments in a timely manner. Required Skills: •Administer the end-to-end processing and monitoring of all leave of absence requests, including medical (FMLA/CFRA), personal, military (USERRA), and parental leaves. •Manage the ADA Interactive Process by engaging with employees to identify potential workplace accommodations; analyze medical restrictions against essential job functions and document all "good faith " efforts to accommodate. •Act as the liaison between the employee and department managers for Workers' Compensation claims; ensure timely filing of DWC-1 forms and track "lost time " versus "restricted duty " status. •Serve as a subject matter expert to guide employees through the application process, explaining eligibility for state-specific benefits (e.g., CA SDI/PFL) and company-sponsored Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD). •Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate benefit integration (e.g., topping off SDI with sick/vacation time) and maintain real-time employee status accuracy within the designated timekeeping system. •Respond to government disability and leave requests, including inquiries and documentation requests from the Employment Development Department (EDD). •May travel to other facilities within the SoCal region as needed. •Perform other related duties as assigned by management Qualifications: •Coordinate with the 3 rd part vendor to transition back to work by coordinating fitness-for-duty certifications and managing temporary or permanent work restrictions through collaborative "stay-at-work " or "light duty " programs. •High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. •Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM-CP certification preferred. •Current CA Driver's License required 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!