Benefits Leave Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and uphold efficient leave processes and compliance measures throughout the organization.

• Oversee daily operations of internal leave analysts and third-party administrators.

• Assess vendor performance, data accuracy, and service delivery standards.

• Administer the complete process for medical, family, military, and personal leaves.

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, including FMLA and ADA.

• Act as a subject matter expert on intricate regulatory issues and reasonable accommodations.

• Provide guidance to HR and leadership teams on complicated cases and legal compliance matters.

• Review and revise leave and accommodation policies in response to legal updates and best practices.

• Conduct audits and suggest improvements to processes to reduce organizational risk.

• Create and implement enterprise training programs on leave and accommodation protocols.

• Collaborate with payroll, benefits, legal, Employee Relations, Safety, Occupational Health, and HRIS teams.

• Communicate with managers and HR partners regarding upcoming leaves, return-to-work dates, extensions, and modifications.

• Utilize vendor and HR reporting and analytics to track trends, pinpoint risks, manage costs, and enhance effectiveness.

• Enhance data tracking and reporting through HRIS and leave management systems.

• Provide consistent reports and analytics to senior leadership.

• Maintain relationships with leave, disability, workers’ compensation, and accommodation vendors.

• Ensure compliance with FMLA, ADAAA, PWFA, USERRA, Workers’ Compensation, state leave laws, and other relevant regulations.

• Identify opportunities to lower costs and boost program efficiency.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related disciplines.

• 10 years of professional experience, including over 7 years in HR operations, benefits, or leave administration.

• Proven leadership skills and experience with multi-state compliance.

• Extensive knowledge of federal and state disability and leave laws, encompassing FMLA, ADA, and PWFA.

• Excellent communication and conflict resolution abilities.

• Capability to educate management on absence management policies.

• Proficiency with HR management systems such as Workday and leave case management platforms.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience in assessing and recommending improvements to leave, disability, accommodation, and return-to-work programs.

• Exceptional case management and follow-through capabilities.

• Experience in leading initiatives for process enhancement.

• Solid planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.

• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

• Highly detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life Insurance

• 401k

• Paid Time Off

• Flexible work environment