Corporate Director, Central Leave Office & Accommodations

Emory•Atlanta, GA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Director of the Central Leave Office & Accommodations provides systemwide leadership for Emory Healthcare's leave and workplace accommodation programs. This role is accountable for the strategic direction, administration, compliance, and continuous improvement of leave of absence and accommodation processes across the enterprise. The Corporate Director ensures Emory Healthcare's approach to leave and accommodations is legally compliant, operationally sound, and aligned with organizational and workforce priorities. This includes setting standards for how leave and accommodation requests are reviewed, approved, documented, communicated, tracked, reported, and closed, with a strong emphasis on consistency, defensibility, and risk mitigation. Key areas of responsibility include expert oversight of FMLA and state leave programs, ADA and PWFA accommodations, return-to-work programs, and related leave benefits. The role monitors regulatory changes, industry trends, and internal data to recommend program enhancements and ensure Emory Healthcare remains compliant and competitive.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field
Seven years of progressive HR experience, including five years in leave or accommodation administration
Three years of people leadership experience
Deep knowledge of FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and state leave laws
Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and state leave laws
Establishes, revises, administers, and communicates leave and accommodation policies, procedures, workflows, and related documentation
Monitors legislative and regulatory changes and leads updates to policies, practices, and training
Reviews and evaluates leave-related benefit programs in partnership with the Corporate Director, Total Rewards
Oversees end-to-end design and execution of leave and accommodation processes
Establishes audit and quality assurance frameworks
Uses data and metrics to identify risk and drive improvements
Partners with Payroll to ensure accurate leave-related pay and benefits
Collaborates with HR Business Partners, Employee Relations, Legal, Compliance, Payroll, and leaders to resolve complex cases
Partners with Occupational Health Services to align workers' compensation, leave, and return-to-work planning
Designs and delivers training for HR, leaders, and employees on leave and accommodation policies and practices.
Leads leave advisors and nurse case managers
Coaches, mentors, and develops staff and ensures service excellence
Additional Duties as Assigned
Travel between Emory operating units and affiliated sites