Leave Coordinator, Senior

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Location: Tulsa, OK

Work Type: Onsite

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At a Glance:

The Senior Leave Coordinator oversees the administration of employee leave programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company policies. This role serves as a subject matter expert for complex leave cases, provides guidance to team members, collaborates with HR and management, and helps improve leave administration processes to deliver a positive employee experience.

 What you will do: 

• Administer and manage complex employee leave cases, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, disability, workers' compensation, military leave, parental leave, and state-specific leave programs.

• Review and approve leave requests while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies.

• Provide guidance to employees on accrual rules and time off balances.

• Maintain accrual adjustments due to transfers to other positions/roles.

• Manage year-end time accrual changes/adjustments.

• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex leave-related issues and employee inquiries.

• Partner with HR, Benefits, Payroll, managers, healthcare providers, and third-party administrators to coordinate leave and return-to-work processes.

• Monitor leave cases to ensure timely follow-up, documentation, and case resolution.

• Maintain accurate employee leave records and ensure data integrity within HRIS systems.

• Analyze leave trends and prepare reports for leadership to support workforce planning and compliance.

• Develop, update, and communicate leave policies and standard operating procedures.

• Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and employee satisfaction.

• Support internal and external audits related to leave administration.

• Ensure confidentiality of employee medical and personal information.

What you need:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).

• 5+ years of experience in leave administration, HR operations, benefits, or employee relations.

• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, USERRA, state leave laws, workers' compensation, and disability programs.

• Experience using HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, UKG).

• Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) is preferred.

• Advanced knowledge of leave administration and employment laws.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.

• Leadership, coaching, and mentoring experience.

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously.

• High attention to detail and confidentiality.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and HR technology systems.

What we offer:

At H&P, our commitment to our people is at the forefront, and that includes benefits that provide employees a sense of health and financial security. We know that life continues outside of employment and actively caring of our people is our priority.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 

• Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts

• 401k match 

• Paid Leave Plans

• Parental & Adoption Benefits

• Disability Coverage

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Educational Assistance 

• Learning & Development Opportunities 

• Flex-scheduling available for qualifying positions to achieve work-life integration