Role Description This position performs advanced professional and administrative work within the Office of Human Resources Management, serving as a subject matter expert in the administration of County leave programs. The role is responsible for supporting the full lifecycle of employee leave of absence requests, ensuring compliance with Personnel Law, County policy, and all applicable regulations. - Serves as a subject matter expert on County leave programs, providing guidance to managers, HR Liaisons, and employees on FMLA, ADA, USERRA, disability leave, parental leave, and other County-administered leave programs. - Reviews, processes, and tracks all leave of absence requests, ensuring accurate documentation, compliance with policy and regulation, and timely communication with employees and departments. - Analyzes and reviews medical certifications (FMLA), disability leave (DL) paperwork, and Fit for Duty (FFD) requests, ensuring timely determinations and responses. - Assists and supports return-to-work activities, maintaining ongoing communication with employees, supervisors, and stakeholders. - Collaborates with OIT, Payroll/Finance, OHRM Policy, and agency HR Liaisons to support workflow improvements, accurate leave coding, and efficient leave program administration. - Advises employees and supervisors on leave procedures and documentation requirements and coordinates with the ADA Manager and Office of Law on accommodation-related matters. - Prepares and maintains leave-related reports, metrics, dashboards, presentations, etc., to support program monitoring, trend analysis, and recommendations for process improvements. - Supports the internal coordination and implementation activities related to the Maryland Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (MD FAMLI) program. - Communicates with legal counsel, physicians, external providers, and internal stakeholders to gather information and resolve leave-related inquiries. - Develops and delivers training and informational sessions on leave policies, procedures, and updates for employees, supervisors, and agency representatives. - Participates in grievance hearings, prepares related documentation, and provides subject matter input to support management decisions. - Maintains complete and accurate records of leave cases in accordance with Personnel Law and federal/state requirements. - Performs other duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of the role. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources/Personnel Management, Organizational Development, Business/Public Management, Psychology, or closely related field. - Three (3) years of professional level human resources experience with at least one (1) year in a lead/supervisory role. - An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered. - Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, or closely related field (preferred). - Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the leave management field (preferred). - Demonstrated experience implementing comprehensive leave management programs (preferred). - Proven track record of technical and compliance expertise (preferred). - Strong analytical and critical thinking skills (preferred). - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills (preferred). - Highly organized and the ability to manage high-volume caseloads (preferred). - Strong customer service orientation (preferred). - Demonstrated sound judgement and problem-solving abilities (preferred). - Ability to navigate HRIS and leave management systems (preferred). - Advanced technical acumen with HRIS platforms and data management (preferred). - Proficiency in MS Office Suite software (preferred). - Professional certification in Benefits Administration or Human Resources (i.e., CEBS or SHRM) (preferred). Requirements - Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency. - Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties. - Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings. - Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Benefits - Salary range transparency based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. - Tentative interview dates: June 24, 2026 (subject to change). Company Description The Prince George's County Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) provides HR services, policies, and programs to support the County's government employees. OHRM is committed to supporting the County's workforce by providing comprehensive human resources services and fostering a positive work environment.