Leave of Absence Manager

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

📋 Description

• Accountable for the strategic management and administration of leave of absence, disability, and paid time off programs across a multi-state workforce.

• Act as the subject matter expert on federal, state, and local leave regulations to ensure compliant leave administration.

• Supervise the coordination of workers’ compensation cases in relation to leave and disability programs.

• Collaborate with the Benefits Manager to align strategies for leave, disability, and health plans.

• Keep track of legislative changes and suggest policy updates as necessary.

• Offer guidance on complex leave and accommodation matters alongside HR and Compliance teams.

• Lead a team of three leave analysts, ensuring the delivery of high-quality case management.

• Manage the daily administration of leave and disability programs, including oversight of vendor performance.

• Create scalable leave processes and compliance controls.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 10 years of progressive experience in leave administration within mid- to large-sized, multi-state organizations (2,000–5,000 employees).

• Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in people management.

• Extensive knowledge of federal and multi-state leave laws and regulatory compliance, including complex leave coordination and disability integration.

• Proven experience managing escalated, high-risk, or complex leave cases with sound judgment and defensible decision-making.

• Experience working within a decentralized or matrixed environment.

• Strong analytical abilities to interpret data, recognize trends, and make data-driven recommendations.

• Established capability to design and implement scalable processes and compliance controls.

• High level of confidentiality, discretion, and independent accountability.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively influence and educate stakeholders at all organizational levels.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision – Coverage available for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.

• 401(k) Plan – Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions.

• Discretionary Bonus Program – Acknowledging employee contributions.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work; full-time employees earn 15 days per year, and part-time employees accrue PTO on a prorated basis.

• Holidays – A minimum of 10 paid holidays each year.

• Family Building Benefits – Includes adoption and fertility assistance.

• Paid Parental Leave – 11 weeks of paid leave for eligible employees.

• Life Insurance & AD&D – 100% of premiums covered by Milliman.

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by Milliman.