Leave & Compliance Specialist

Job Title

Leave & Compliance Specialist

Job Description

The Americas Human Resources team is seeking a Leave & Compliance Specialist to join our HR Operations team. In this role, you will lead and continuously improve our absence management programs while ensuring compliance with federal and state leave requirements across the organization. This role sits in our Chelmsford MA office.

What you'll do here as the Leave & Compliance Specialist?

• Manage end-to-end processing of all leave types (FMLA, ADA, state leaves, military, personal, etc.)

• Manager vendor relationships and selection as needed

• Keep current on leave of absence regulations, recommend and implement new guidelines and policies as appropriate

• Maintain compliance of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and industry best practices; recommend and implement policy updates to maintain compliance

• Provide guidance and support to the Human Resources Business Partners for compliance-related issues such as work and leave accommodations.

• Identify areas for policy improvement, propose solutions, and develop action plans to support the company's scalability and sustainability programs.

• Maintain compliant physical and digital personnel files in accordance with state and federal regulations.

• Performing other duties as assigned.

Who are we looking for/Who are you?

• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations (state & federal).

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Human Resources field

• Understanding of personnel and compliance records management

• High level of confidentiality and discretion

• Empathy and emotional intelligence

• Strong judgment and decision-making within policy and legal boundaries

• Excellent organization and prioritization skills

• Ability to explain complex information clearly to employees and managers

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems.

• Awareness of OSHA regulations and compliance

We'd love to hear that you have/are:

• Business Administration or related field or equivalent work experience.

• 3-5 years of experience working in the Human Resources field

• Experience with leave of absence, employment law, and compliance a plus.

• Experience working with Workday desired.

• PHR/SPHR and or SHRM certification a plus

Target Salary:

The approximate pay range for this role is $75K-$95K annually. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the state.

What we offer:

Axis is a company that puts our employees first. Here is just a glimpse of what we do for our 'Axians':

• Inspire you to grow and develop through employer-offered training as well as tuition reimbursement

• Take care of more than just the 'work you', but rather the 'whole you' through our health, dental, vision, and fitness/health and wellness programs

• Support parents and children through paid parental leave and help alleviate costs through a dependent care reimbursement account

• Encourage work/life balance with generous vacation benefit, plus a 3-week sabbatical on your 5-year anniversary (and every 5 years after!)

• Help prepare for your life after retirement through our 401(k) program and employer matching

Type of Employment

Permanent Employment

Posting End Date

2026-02-27

Certain roles at Axis require background checks, which means applicable verifications will be done in these recruitments. Notice will be provided before we take any action.

About Axis Communications

We enable a smarter, safer world by creating innovative solutions for improving security and business performance. As a network technology company and industry leader, we offer solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems, enhanced by intelligent analytics applications.

With around 5000 committed employees in over 50 countries, we collaborate with partners worldwide. Together, we thrive in our friendly, open, and collaborative culture and inspire each other to think beyond the expected. United by our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability, we consistently seek to develop our skills and way of working.

Let´s create a smarter, safer world

For more information about Axis, please visit our website www.axis.com.

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