Sarah Thayer
@sarahthayer
Leave Specialist focused on compliant FMLA case management and employee support.
What I'm looking for
I’m an experienced Leave Specialist with a strong foundation in FMLA, state, and federal leave regulations. I manage end-to-end leave cases with a focus on compliance, accuracy, and employee experience, serving as the primary point of contact for compassionate guidance on documentation, timelines, and next steps.
I partner cross-functionally with HR teams, managers, and medical providers to resolve complex case issues using sound judgment and policy knowledge. I maintain data accuracy across HR systems while generating reports that support quality control and federal compliance, and I bring HR operations and employee support experience that helps me manage integrated leave programs efficiently.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Leave Specialist
Unum Insurance Group
Jun 2024 - Present (2 years)
Managed end-to-end leave cases by interpreting FMLA, state leave laws, and federal requirements to ensure compliant decisions. Coordinated medical certifications and return-to-work processes while maintaining confidentiality and precise documentation and reporting.
HR Specialist
Amazon
Jul 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Served as a primary HR Helpdesk representative supporting employees with attendance, payroll, scheduling, and policy interpretation. Contributed to quarter-million-dollar HR initiatives and supported onboarding operations including I-9 verification, HRIS updates, and orientation logistics.
Education
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Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College
Associate in Science (A.S.)
Earned an Associate in Science (A.S.) from Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College, graduating in May 2020.
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