Leave of Absence Specialist

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

 

How Will You Make An Impact?

The Leave of Absence Specialist is responsible for overseeing and tracking all aspects of employee leave programs, including FMLA, short-term and long-term disability. This role ensures compliance with federal and state employment laws and provides exemplary customer service to employees, managers, and HR business partners.

Location:

This role will be based on-site (hybrid structure) at our Florence, KY facility, OR can be based 100% remote anywhere in the U.S. as a secondary option.

Shift:

This role requires flexible working hours in the Eastern Timezone.

What Will You Do?

• Oversee all leave of absence requests, including continuous FMLA, short-term disability, long-term disability, and other applicable leave programs. Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations.

• Receive, review, and track leave requests, ensuring complete and accurate documentation, from the employee’s initial notice of the need for leave to return to work. Manage time entry for all continuous leave requests to ensure pay accuracy.  

• Maintains reasonable communication with employees on leave to facilitate smooth and timely return to work; relays communication between employees and their managers during leave within reason.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for managers, employees and HR regarding leave of absence questions. Provide clear and concise information about leave policies and procedures.

• Work closely with HR colleagues, payroll, and managers to coordinate leave administration and ensure a smooth transition for employees on leave and upon their return.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, and state and local laws.

• Identify opportunities to improve leave administration processes and recommend solutions.

• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

How Will You Get Here?

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in leave administration.

• Experience with the Workday HCM system is preferred.

• Or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Candidate must possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at once.

• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws related to leave of absence.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all employee leave information.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows based operating system and related Excel software.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. 

Benefits You Will Receive While Working With Jabil:

Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options

• 401K match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Pet Insurance

• Adoption Assistance

• Annual Merit Increases

• Community Volunteer Opportunities

The pay range for this role is $65,500 - $117,900. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity. The anticipated close date of this job requisition is: January 31, 2026.

As part of the total rewards package, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment; 4 weeks of paid parental leave; in 2026, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan.

 

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Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Accessibility Accommodation  

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to [email protected] or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

 

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