(Remote â U.S.)
đ§žÂ About the Role
Sparrow is transforming the broken, bureaucratic process of employee leave into a supportive, high-tech, high-touch experience. As a Leave Specialist, youâll be the steady hand guiding employees through some of lifeâs most meaningful transitionsâparenthood, illness, recovery, and more.
Youâll manage leaves from kickoff to return-to-work, offering empathy, accuracy, and responsiveness. Youâre not just helping people fill out formsâyouâre restoring peace of mind.
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 Position Highlights
â˘Â $22.25â$27.50/hour, based on your legal U.S. residence
â˘Â Full-time, hourly, non-exempt
⢠100% remote
⢠Make a tangible impactâ20â40 hours saved per leave, up to $30K in savings per case
⢠Join a mission-driven, diverse team shaping the future of leave management
đ What Youâll Own
⢠Serve as the main point of contact for employees going on leave
⢠Guide customers through the end-to-end leave process with clarity and care
⢠Communicate across channelsâemail, phone, chat, videoâto coordinate with employees, HR, payroll, providers, and state agencies
⢠Collaborate with internal teams, especially payroll, to ensure timely and accurate payments
⢠Track multiple cases and ensure nothing slips through the cracks
⢠Participate in team meetings and help iterate on internal processes
⢠Gather and share product feedback to help improve Sparrowâs platform
đŻÂ Must-Have Traits
â˘Â 2+ years client-facing experience, ideally in high-empathy roles
⢠Excellent written and verbal communication across platforms
⢠Remarkable organization and attention to detail
⢠Strong active listening and emotional intelligence
⢠Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment
⢠Comfortable with internal systems and a tech-savvy approach
⢠Growth mindset with a willingness to take and give feedback
â˘Â Trustworthy with sensitive, confidential information
⢠Optimistic, empathetic, and people-first
đťÂ Remote Requirements
⢠U.S.-based with reliable high-speed internet
⢠Comfortable in a remote, collaborative work environment
⢠Experience using digital communication tools (Slack, Zoom, CRMs, etc.)
đĄÂ Why Itâs a Win for Remote Job Seekers
⢠Do meaningful work helping real people through lifeâs milestones
⢠Competitive pay and clear impact metrics
⢠Remote culture that values teamwork, humility, and smart problem-solving
⢠Be part of a tech-forward company reshaping a trillion-dollar space
âď¸Â Call to Action
Ready to support others while doing the best work of your life? Apply now to become a Leave Specialist with Sparrowâwhere empathy meets innovation.