Job DescriptionWhat will you be doing:The Manager, Leave & Disability Management, is accountable for overseeing the organization's leave of absence (LOA), disability and accommodations management function, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This leader provides strategic and operational oversight of the Leave & Disability Management (LDM) team, guiding them to deliver accurate, timely, and employee-focused services. The Manager serves as a key consultative partner to HR, managers, and business leaders, providing expertise on complex cases while monitoring regulatory updates and implementing necessary changes as necessary.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:- Ensures organizational adherence to FMLA, ADA, state-specific leave laws and disability programs through monitoring, audits, and alignment with best practices.
- Serves as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, offering guidance on complex leave cases and accommodations.
- Directly manages and develops team members, fostering accountability, engagement, and continuous learning through coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
- Works closely with internal and external legal counsel to resolve complex cases, ensure the organization's position is legally sound, and stays current on changes to federal, state, and local leave and disability to update policies and practices as needed.
- Build strong relationships across HR, business units, and compliance partners to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to leave administration.
- Designs and delivers training programs and resources for HR, managers, and employees to build awareness and understanding of LOA and disability processes, ensuring communications are clear, accessible, and aligned with policy and regulatory requirements.
- Monitors workload distribution and resource utilization to ensure timely service delivery while implementing cost-effective practices that optimize team efficiency and reduce administrative expenses.
- Collaborates with business leaders to integrate LOA and disability compliance into workforce planning, helping departments anticipate risks, address unique challenges, and leverage opportunities to enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Leverages data analytics and HR technologies to monitor workload trends, forecast future demands, and allocate resources effectively, translating insights into actionable strategies that enhance compliance, improve employee experience, and support cost management across leave and disability programs.
- Drives sustainable service delivery by balancing efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and budget stewardship to ensure resources are optimized for long-term organizational value.
- Manages vendor relationships for leave and disability programs, including contracts, performance monitoring, and issue resolution to ensure compliance, service quality, and alignment with organizational standards.
QualificationsPosition Requirements:- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources or a related field.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.)., preferred.
- Seven (7) years of Leave & Disability Management or related HR experience.
- Five (5) years of Leadership Experience.
