Leave Specialist | US

Who we are is what we do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 100+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 5,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50,  Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $12 billion valuation and $800  million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Responsibilities 

• Administering Leave Programs including managing FMLA, ADA, and other statutory leave programs, as well as company-specific leave policies.

• Processing Leave Requests Assisting employees with completing leave requests, ensuring documentation is accurate and complete, and making recommendations for approval or denial.

• Manage Unemployment Claims with our vendor by coordinating with the HRX team on termination reasons and termination documentation.

• Providing Guidance educating employees and managers on leave policies, procedures, and legal requirements, and answering questions about leave eligibility, duration, and return-to-work procedures.

• Maintaining accurate and organized records of all leave requests, approvals, denials, and employee information, and ensuring compliance with confidentiality regulations.

• Collaborating with Other Departments working with payroll, benefits,and other HR teams to ensure accurate pay, benefits, and return-to-work processes.

• Communicating with Employees, maintaining regular communication with employees on leave, providing updates on their leave status, and ensuring a smooth return-to-work process.Ensuring that the client POC is aware of what is happening with the leave.

• Working with the HRBPs to investigate potential issues related to leave requests, such as fraud or non-compliance, and working to resolve them.

• Assisting in developing, implementing, and improving leave administration processes and procedures.

• Staying up-to-date on federal, state, and local leave laws and regulations, and ensuring that all leave administration practices are compliant.
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of multistate US HR professional experience in a high-volume and fast paced environment

• Strong analytical skills: identify, scope and collaborate with the HRBPS to resolve HR issues.

• Data driven; you challenge status quo and strive to improve response times and employee experience

• Experience using JIRA, Zendesk, or other ticketing tools is a plus, slack and google workspace.

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. 

Some things you’ll enjoy

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location

• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country

• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of  race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visitingour careers page.
Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.
Deel will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.

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