Leave Administration Manager Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/jobs/newprint/5136354) Apply  Leave Administration Manager Salary $96,789.00 - $113,727.00 Annually Location Gwinnett County, GA Job Type Full-Time Appointed Job Number 25-03543 Department Department of Human Resources Opening Date 01/20/2026 Closing Date 2/26/2026 3:30 PM Eastern FLSA Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Class Summary POSITION REPOSTED 1/20/2026 Job Description The Leave Administration Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing Gwinnett County’s comprehensive Leave Administration program. This is a newly established division, and the incumbent will play a key role in building its structure, defining workflows, and ensuring compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), ADA, Military Leave, Workers Compensation, Paid Parental, USEERA, short-term/ long-term disability (STD/LTD), and all County leave programs. This position serves as the County’s subject matter expert and strategic partner on all matters related to employee leave, ensuring that processes are compliant, efficient, and responsive to both employees and management. The Leave Administration Manager will lead a team responsible for case management, data tracking, reporting, and continuous improvement within the leave program. Essential Duties and Responsibilities + Division Development & Leadership + Establishes the County’s centralized Leave Administration section, including procedures, workflows, and performance metrics. + Recommends staffing levels, develops position descriptions, and participates in hiring, training, and performance management of division staff. + Prepares presentations and updates for leadership to communicate project outcomes, timelines, and resource needs. + Monitors project progress, identifies risks, and adjusts strategies to achieve division goals, including setting milestones, timelines, and deliverables. + Program Administration & Compliance + Oversee the end-to-end administration of all leave programs. + Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as County Merit Rules and HR policies. + Provides oversight on case determinations, eligibility reviews and designation notices. + Coordinates with Payroll, Benefits, and HR Operations to ensure accurate pay, benefits continuation, and proper employee status updates. + Strategic Partnership & Customer Service + Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and departments’ leadership on complex leave cases. + Provides coaching, guidance, and training to supervisors and HR partners regarding appropriate leave practices and considerations. + Partners with Employee Relations, Training, and Business Services to ensure cohesive outcomes. + Data, Reporting & Process Improvement + Analyzes data to identify opportunities for improvement and risk mitigation. + Education & Training + Creates and delivers training programs for employees and managers to increase understanding of leave programs and responsibilities. + Provides ongoing communication regarding program changes, deadlines, and compliance updates. + Other Duties + Represents the County in audits, investigations, or reviews related to leave administration. + Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (preferred) + Project management skills, including the ability to plan, organize, and execute multi-phase initiatives involving multiple stakeholders. + Comprehensive knowledge of FMLA, HIPAA, ADA, USERRA, Workers’ Compensation, and related employment laws. + Strong leadership and organizational development skills, including the ability to build a team and create structure from inception. + Strategic and analytical thinking, with the ability to design scalable processes and identify long-term program improvements. + Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across divisions and influence outcomes. + Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS platforms (SAP, Oracle, or similar). + Ability to manage multiple, complex priorities with professionalism and discretion. + Ability to work independently with sound judgment, while fostering teamwork and accountability. + Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality. Grade The grade for this position is 106. Salary will be dependent on education and experience. Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program. Minimum Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field. + Six (6) years of professional HR experience, including two (2) years directly managing FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, or leave programs. + OR + An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above. Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications + Prior experience establishing or managing a centralized leave administration function. + Two (2) years of program management, or project management experience. + Three (3) years of people management experience. + HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHPR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP). Position Evolution Because this is a newly created role, the Leave Administration Manager will help shape the department’s structure, policies, and long-term direction. As the County’s population and workforce continue to grow, this role will evolve to include broader strategic oversight, and integration with County-wide HR systems. For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/classspecs/newprint/51636) . Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change. For more information about this department, please click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/departments/hr) . Additional Information About Gwinnett County Welcome to Gwinnett County Government Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more Careers with impact Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected. Exceptional benefits Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation. World-class community More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer! + Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle + Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission + Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more! Vision Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! Mission Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services. Values Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles. Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability. Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all. Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities. Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience. Hiring Process Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below: + Hiring Process (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/employmentandtesting/hiringprocess) + FAQs Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com. Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial. Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation. On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary! In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost! Health + Medical plans for active and retired employees + Dental and vision plans + Prescription drug plan Wellness + Onsite Employee Wellness Center + 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Immunizations + Wellness education and incentive programs + Annual wellness fair Family and Career + Training and professional development opportunities + Family planning benefits + Four weeks of paid parental leave Time + Annual/Sick Leave + 12 paid holidays per calendar year + 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year Money + Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care + Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available + Health Savings Account (HSA) available + Retirement and Savings Plans + 401(a) Defined Contribution + 457 (b) Deferred Compensation + Longevity pay + Tuition reimbursement + Financial education programs Protection + Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance + Short-term and long-term disability + Critical illness and accident insurance + Hospital indemnity insurance + Identity theft protection To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/benefitsinformation) . 01 Have you completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field? + Have not completed a degree in the specified fields of study + Completed associate degree in the specified fields of study + Completed bachelor's degree in the specified fields of study + Completed master's degree or higher in the specified fields of study 02 Do you have at least six (6) years of professional experience in HR, including significant experience in leave administration, FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, or other leave programs? + Yes + No 03 How many years of significant experience in leave administration to include FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, or other leave programs do you have? + none + less than 1 year + 1 year to less than 2 years + 2 years to less than 3 years + 3 years to less than 4 years + 4 years to less than 5 years + 5 years to less than 6 years + 6 years to less than 7 years + 7 years to less than 8 years + 8 years to less than 9 years + 9 years to less than 10 years + 10 or more years 04 Please describe your direct experience managing employee leave programs, including the types of programs you have managed and the size or scope of the employee population served. If none, type N/A. 05 Have you supervised employees or led a team within a Human Resources department? + Yes + No 06 Please describe your leadership experience, including the number of direct reports, examples of how you have developed, guided, or evaluated team performance. If none, type N/A. 07 Have you led or played a key role in developing and implementing a new HR program, policy, or system? + Yes + No 08 If yes to the above question, please describe the project to include your role and the outcome. 09 Have you used an HRIS or case management system to track or manage employee leave? + Yes + No 10 If yes to the above question, please identify the system used and describe your proficiency with data analysis, reporting, or workflow tracking. If no, please type N/A. 11 Do you currently hold an active HR certification? + Yes + No Required Question Employer Gwinnett County Address 75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046 Phone 770.822.7915 770.822.7923 Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com