Leave of Absence Senior Associate

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Creating a best-in-class employee experience is at the heart of our vision for the future. With several industry focus areas, multiple service lines, and locations in five geographical regions across the country to choose from, the opportunities for your career are without limit.

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FORVIS is a Top-10 professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services, driven by our commitment to using our forward vision to provide rewarding career opportunities and deliver unmatched client experiences. Learn more at FORVIS.com

Design your career with purpose at FORVIS. For more information about our firm locations, visit FORVIS.com. FORVIS, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected classifications.

It is FORVIS's standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

• FORVIS expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
• FORVIS further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with FORVIS.
• Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of FORVIS without having a FORVIS vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of FORVIS.

Requisition Number: 2236119

Position Title:

External Description: Description & Requirements

The Leave of Absence (LOA) Senior Associate is responsible for managing and supporting the organization's leave programs, including FMLA and other statutory or company-sponsored leaves. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, partners with HR Business Partners and Employee Relations, and serves as a subject matter expert for leave administration. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex cases while delivering exceptional employee experience.

What You Will Do:

• Administer leave of absence programs in compliance with federal, state, and company policies.
• Manage complex leave cases, including intermittent and overlapping leaves, coordinating with payroll and benefits teams to ensure accurate pay and benefits continuation.
• Partner with third-party vendors, individual states and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate processing of claims and documentation.
• Respond to employee questions regarding leave eligibility, processes, and documentation requirements.
• Facilitate return-to-work process.
• Develop and update policies and procedures to reflect changes in legislation and best practices. Identifies gaps and recommends enhancements to leave administration workflows.
• Provide education and communication to employees and managers about leave policies and procedures.
• Act as liaison with HR Business Partners and Employee Relations to resolve complex leave issues.
• Track and monitor FMLA and other leave types to ensure compliance and timely updates.
• Manage vendor relationships for smaller, less complex leaves to ensure service quality.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all leave cases in HRIS (Workday experience preferred) and generate reports for compliance and trend analysis.
• Support audits and reporting related to leave programs as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in leave administration processes with a strong understanding of leave laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, and state-specific requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience in leave administration strongly preferred
• SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional), PHR (Professional in Human Resources), or CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist)
• Experience using Workday for HR and benefits processes

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City: Charlotte

State: North Carolina

Community / Marketing Title: Leave of Absence Senior Associate

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With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, Forvis Mazars is committed to providing a different perspective and an unmatched client experience that feels right, personal and natural. We respect and reflect the range of perspectives, knowledge and local understanding of our people and clients. We take the time to listen to deliver consistent audit and assurance, tax, advisory and consulting services worldwide.

We nurture a deep understanding of our clients’ industries, delivering greater insight, deeper specialization and tailored solutions through people who listen to understand, are responsive and consult with purpose to deliver value.

About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, the firm’s 7,000 dedicated team members provide an Unmatched Client Experience® through the delivery of assurance, tax, and consulting services for clients in all 50 states and internationally through the global network. Visit forvismazars.us to learn more.

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.
It is Forvis Mazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

Forvis Mazars, LLP expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
Forvis Mazars, LLP further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP.Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of Forvis Mazars, LLP without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP.