We are looking for an experienced Leaves Administrator to support a healthcare organization in Modesto, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity focuses on creating and maintaining an employee-centered leave administration process while partnering closely with leadership and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of leave programs, compliance requirements, and employee relations practices, along with the ability to manage sensitive matters with professionalism and care.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage a wide range of employee leave cases, including medical, family, disability, personal, and other approved time away from work.<br>• Oversee each leave request from initial intake through return-to-work, ensuring documentation is complete and timelines are properly monitored.<br>• Apply federal, state, and local leave regulations as well as company guidelines to support compliant and consistent case administration.<br>• Serve as a key point of contact for employees, managers, human resources, payroll, and benefits partners regarding leave status, requirements, and next steps.<br>• Maintain accurate case records, supporting documents, and system updates related to leave activity and employee absences.<br>• Coordinate workplace accommodations, return-to-work planning, and fitness-for-duty clearance when required.<br>• Provide clear guidance to employees on eligibility, required paperwork, available leave options, and balance-related questions.<br>• Prepare reports and review absence patterns to help the organization monitor leave utilization and identify trends.<br>• Partner with management to help develop a more employee-focused approach to leave administration and related processes.