8+ years of experience in leave, disability, and workers' compensation
Bachelor's Degree required
Strong knowledge of state and federal benefit regulations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage deadlines under pressure
Skilled in multi-tasking and managing competing priorities
Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Responsibilities
Oversee workers' compensation program and vendor partnerships
Manage short-term and long-term disability alongside absence programs
Serve as primary owner of Absence in the HRSS ecosystem
Lead administration and improvement of leave and absence programs
Draft and maintain documentation and communication related to leave and disability
Collaborate with various departments to assess regulatory changes
Analyze utilization trends and program costs for strategic improvements
Benefits
Career development opportunities
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
Community contribution opportunities through company products
Full Job Description
How You Will Contributions That Matter
Oversee the workers' compensation program, including vendor partnerships, claims oversight, cost containment strategies, and return-to-work programs.
Oversee short-term disability, long-term disability, and absence programs ensuring compliant administration of statutory and company sponsored policies.
Serve as the primary owner for Absence in the HRSS ecosystem (e.g., Workday Absence/Workforce), managing policy and operational requirements.
Lead the administration and continuous improvement of leave and absence programs, including FMLA, ADA, state and local paid leave programs, and company leaves.
Draft and maintain plan documents, policies, and employee communications related to leave and disability programs.
Partner with HR, Legal, Payroll, Benefits, and IT to assess impacts of regulatory changes and business initiatives; convert new requirements into system updates, communication needs, and operational readiness plans.
Facilitates with business stakeholders to understand requirements for absence plan design/ configuration; demonstrating understanding of business needs and recommend design based on system functionality.
Partner with third-party administrators to ensure accurate and compliant program administration with evolving regulatory requirements.
Analyze utilization trends and program costs to support design, optimization and strategic improvements.
Lead return-to-work and accommodation strategies, partnering with business leaders to reduce lost time, enable safe transitional work, and support sustainable reintegration into the workforce.
Lead, coach, and mentor a team responsible for Workers' Compensation, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and related absence programs.
Ensure full regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local requirements (e.g., Workers' Compensation statutes, ADA, FMLA coordination, state disability laws), including audits, reporting, and documentation standards.
Serve as the senior escalation point for complex, high-risk, or sensitive cases involving serious injuries, prolonged disability, litigation, return-to-work challenges, and union populations.
Serve as the subject matter expert for leave, disability, workers compensation and absence-related compliance.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems integration, and employee experience.
You are best suited for the role if you have the following experience, skills, and qualifications
8+ years of experience in leave, disability and worker's compensation
Bachelor's Degree required
Possess a strong knowledge of state and federal benefit regulations
Strong written and verbal communication skills; adept at building relationships with internal teams and external partners
Highly detailed and deadline oriented. Ability to perform under pressure leveraging good time management skills
Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proficient in MS Office (ie Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
We Support and Care for Our Employees by Providing Them With:
Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment.
Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family.
Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.
Salary Range: $107,350 - $140,895
salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, skills, and training.
About Saputo Inc (SAP)
Saputo Inc. is a Canadian dairy company that produces and sells a variety of dairy products, including cheese, milk, and cream. The company operates in Canada, the United States, and several other countries around the world. Saputo's products are sold under a variety of brand names, including Saputo, Armstrong, and Frigo. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Saint-Léonard, Quebec. Saputo is one of the largest dairy companies in the world, with annual revenues of over CAD 14 billion.
