Leave of Absence and Benefits Specialist

Job overview

The Leave of Absence and Benefits Specialist is an onsite, full-time role in Charlotte, NC. Compensation is not specified. The specialist supports Lincoln Property Company employees and managers through leave administration, coordinating with Payroll and benefit carriers. The role exists to manage leave cases from intake through return to work, maintain compliant records, and help ensure accurate pay and continued benefits. It also monitors changes in leave laws and reports case metrics to the Director.

What you'll do

• Administer leave under applicable federal and state laws, including FMLA, ADA, and state paid-leave programs
• manage case intake, eligibility, certifications, notices, and intermittent leave tracking
• coordinate pay, benefits continuation, and premium billing with Payroll
• work with disability and workers’ compensation carriers
• communicate with employees and managers and coordinate return to work
• maintain compliant files, escalate complex cases, and prepare leave metrics.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

leave administration

benefits specialist

fmla

ada

case management

return-to-work coordination

hris

charlotte nc

lincoln property company

medical insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

401(k)

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k)
• flexible time off or vacation
• paid sick leave and holidays
• employee assistance and wellness programs where available.

Why this role

Manages the majority of approximately 400 leave cases annually.

About the employer

Lincoln Property Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Activities Related to Real Estate. Sector: 53.