The right candidate will be responsible for leading the Leave of Absence department in accordance with corporate policies, practices and applicable federal and state regulations. Ensure all leaves are administered in full compliance of leave laws to include the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and all other related employment laws. Promote a team environment and culture of customer service that will ensure program effectiveness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the LOA Team to administer leave programs and policies in accordance with the applicable federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, USERRA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, etc.) and ensure compliance with company policies
• Educate and provide training and advice to employees and management regarding the various leave programs, procedures, and roles/responsibilities
• Direct the development and delivery of educational resources to employees, HR, and management about leave of absence protocols, promoting a culture of awareness and understanding
• Develop and maintain reports and metrics related to leaves of absence
• Manage and distribute the workload of assigned cases for the LOA Team. Provide a point of contact and leadership resource to the LOA Team for the leave programs in alignment and under the general direction and guidance of HR leadership and legal
• Oversee the support and administration in the operational day-to-day HR transactions related to company policies and procedures as related to leaves of absence
• Provide guidance to LOA Team regarding the interactive process, heightened situational leave issues or advanced leave guidelines

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises 4 or more employees

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Ten years of experience in managing leaves (FMLA, LTD, STD) and accommodations in a complex, multi-state environment
• Extensive knowledge of employee benefits as they relate to leaves of absence, including short/long term disability, COBRA, state disability, ADA, FMLA and other applicable laws

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred
• Peoplesoft and absence management experience a plus