Leave & Compliance Specialist

Axis Communications • Chelmsford, MA

9d • $75,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Americas Human Resources team is seeking a Leave & Compliance Specialist to join our HR Operations team. In this role, you will lead and continuously improve our absence management programs while ensuring compliance with federal and state leave requirements across the organization. This role sits in our Chelmsford MA office.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations (state & federal).
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Human Resources field
• Understanding of personnel and compliance records management
• High level of confidentiality and discretion
• Empathy and emotional intelligence
• Strong judgment and decision-making within policy and legal boundaries
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills
• Ability to explain complex information clearly to employees and managers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
• Awareness of OSHA regulations and compliance
• Business Administration or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of experience working in the Human Resources field

Nice To Haves

• Experience with leave of absence, employment law, and compliance a plus.
• Experience working with Workday desired.
• PHR/SPHR and or SHRM certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end processing of all leave types (FMLA, ADA, state leaves, military, personal, etc.)
• Manager vendor relationships and selection as needed
• Keep current on leave of absence regulations, recommend and implement new guidelines and policies as appropriate
• Maintain compliance of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and industry best practices; recommend and implement policy updates to maintain compliance
• Provide guidance and support to the Human Resources Business Partners for compliance-related issues such as work and leave accommodations.
• Identify areas for policy improvement, propose solutions, and develop action plans to support the company’s scalability and sustainability programs.
• Maintain compliant physical and digital personnel files in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Axis is a company that puts our employees first.
• Inspire you to grow and develop through employer-offered training as well as tuition reimbursement
• Take care of more than just the ‘work you’, but rather the ‘whole you’ through our health, dental, vision, and fitness/health and wellness programs
• Support parents and children through paid parental leave and help alleviate costs through a dependent care reimbursement account
• Encourage work/life balance with generous vacation benefit, plus a 3-week sabbatical on your 5-year anniversary (and every 5 years after!)
• Help prepare for your life after retirement through our 401(k) program and employer matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees