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Medical Leaves Specialist

Vaco
$25.00 - $27.00 / hr
United States, New York, Queens
Feb 24, 2026
Client: Very well-known and established organization Role: Medical Leaves Specialist-Temporary Pay Rate: $25 - $27 per hour Location: Long Island City, NY (Hybrid) Position Overview The Medical Leaves Specialist will be responsible for administering and coordinating employee medical leaves of absence while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company policies. This role requires strong knowledge of leave regulations, excellent communication skills, and fluency in Spanish to effectively support a diverse workforce. This is a temporary assignment with potential for extension based on business needs. Key Responsibilities Administer and track employee leaves of absence including FMLA, short-term disability, paid family leave, and other medical-related absences Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding leave eligibility, documentation requirements, and return-to-work processes Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave regulations Communicate with employees, managers, and third-party administrators regarding leave status and documentation Maintain accurate and confidential employee leave records within HRIS systems Partner with HR, payroll, and management to ensure proper benefits and payroll coordination during leave periods Provide bilingual (Spanish/English) support for employee inquiries Prepare reports related to leave tracking and compliance Qualifications 2+ years of experience in leave administration, HR operations, or benefits administration Strong knowledge of FMLA and other leave laws required Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems Fluency in Spanish (written and verbal) required Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information Excellent organizational and communication skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.