Leave Management and Benefits Specialist - Minneapolis, MN

Who We Are :

Fredrikson is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.

Overview :

We are seeking a Leave Management and Benefits Specialist to join our Human Resources team in our Minneapolis office. This highly experienced specialist will oversee all employee leave programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and supporting our firm's people-first philosophy. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of leave laws such as FMLA, ADA, PFML, and MN PLL, paired with the ability to manage complex cases and collaborate across departments. This position will also provide support with benefits administration. This position reports to the Director of Compensation and Benefits.

Key Responsibilities Include :

Leave Management

• Administer all types of leaves (FMLA, ADA, medical, parental, personal) from initiation to return-to-work, ensuring accurate documentation, pay coordination, and communication.
• Lead internal preparation for the upcoming implementation of Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave (MN PFML), including vendor evaluation, policy review, and firm-wide rollout planning.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave regulations and maintain complete and accurate leave records.
• Serve as the primary contact for employees navigating the leave process, ensuring clear and compassionate communication.
• Act as the liaison with external leave vendors to ensure accurate processing and policy adherence.
• Coordinate with HR, management, and other departments to manage leave schedules and maintain operational coverage.
• Support and guide complex leave and accommodation cases, ensuring sensitivity, discretion, and policy compliance.
• Recommend updates to firm leave policies to reflect evolving legal requirements and best practices.
• Provide education and training to managers and staff on leave policies and procedures.
• Maintain and report on employee leave data to support trends analysis, compliance, and planning.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and employee experience of leave administration.

Benefits Administration

Our Ideal Candidates Will Have :

Additional Qualifications :

Compensation

This is a full-time, exempt position. The estimated annual salary range is $75,000 - $85,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Compensation may vary by geographic location and will be based on factors such as the candidate's experience, education, skillset, and overall alignment with the role.

Applying For This Position :

Applications will only be accepted online at https : / / www.fredlaw.com / careers-meet-us . Applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume. For assistance with the application process or for accommodations, please contact recruiting@fredlaw.com.

About Fredrikson :

With a reputation as the firm "where law and business meet," our attorneys and staff bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to operate as business advisors, strategic partners, and legal counselors to our clients. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. The firm's 400+ attorneys serve clients through our ten locations around the world : Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Mankato, MN; Bismarck and Fargo, ND; Ames and Des Moines, IA; Madison, WI; Saltillo, Mexico; and Shanghai, China. Visit www.fredlaw.com for more information.

Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and / or federal laws.

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