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Senior/Lead Leave Specialist

Chattanooga, Tennessee, USAFull-time$40k–$76k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-11

Core

Senior Leave Specialist responsible for processing complex FMLA and state leave requests, determining eligibility, and managing communications for employees and employers.

Role type

Senior individual contributor leave administration specialist

Builds

Leave processing workflows and regulatory compliance reports for multiple clients

Domain

Employee benefits and insurance

Required skills

FMLA and state leave law expertise, eligibility determination, medical certification review, regulatory compliance, client relationship management, mentoring

Preferred skills

4-year degree, industry professional designation, mentorship certification

Technologies

Navilink, Windows, Word, Excel

Responsibilities

Complete processing of new leaves and daily follow-ups, determine eligibility and availability of leave time, generate communications to comply with FMLA and State regulations, review medical certifications and documentation, independently determine appropriate leave status, communicate with internal units and external contacts, manage leave through duration, mentor new employees, represent the team on special projects, perform system demonstrations

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC