Leave of Absence Manager - 3 days in Raleigh, $80k-$100k

We are seeking an experienced Leave of Absence Manager to oversee a high-volume leave administration program. This role will manage a team of three specialists and ensure compliance with multi-state leave laws, FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, and company-specific policies.

This position is located in Raleigh, NC on a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days work from home). The budget for this role is $80k-$100k + bonus and excellent benefits!

Client Details

We are seeking an experienced Leave of Absence Manager to oversee a high-volume leave administration program. This role will manage a team of three specialists and ensure compliance with multi-state leave laws, FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, and company-specific policies. The ideal candidate will have strong supervisory experience, expertise in leave programs, and a process-improvement mindset to enhance efficiencies in a fast-paced environment.

This position is located in Raleigh, NC on a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days work from home). The budget for this role is $80k-$100k + bonus and excellent benefits!

Description

• Oversee and manage the end-to-end leave of absence process, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local leave regulations (FMLA, ADA, state leave laws, STD, LTD, workers' compensation, and company policies).
• Supervise a team of three Leave Specialists, providing coaching, training, and guidance to ensure seamless case management.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Legal, and Managers to ensure accurate leave administration and smooth return-to-work transitions.
• Monitor and manage a high volume of leave cases, proactively addressing escalations and complex situations.
• Develop and implement process improvements to streamline leave management, enhance employee experience, and ensure compliance.
• Provide reporting and analytics on leave trends, case resolution times, and compliance metrics.
• Stay up to date on multi-state and federal leave laws, ensuring the company remains compliant and proactive in policy updates.

Profile

• 5+ years of leave management experience in a high-volume environment.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience, managing and developing a team.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, STD, LTD, workers' compensation, and multi-state leave laws.
• Experience working in a large corporate environment, preferably within consumer products, manufacturing, or distribution.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive process improvements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across HR, Legal, Payroll, and business leaders.
• HRIS and leave management system experience preferred

Job Offer

• Hybrid schedule - 3 days onsite in Raleigh, NC - 2 days work from home
• $80k-$100k + bonus
• Fantastic benefits package
• Stable, growing company with an excellent reputation in the market.
• Collaborative team environment where your expertise is valued.
• Competitive salary, strong benefits package, and career growth opportunities.

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