Leave Manager

Michels CorporationRenton, WA

About The Position

As a Leave Manager, your will be responsible for overseeing and administering all employee leave programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws while delivering a consistent, compliant, and employee-centered leave experience. This role serves as the subject matter expert for leave of absence programs and partners closely with HR, Legal, Payroll, Benefits, and leaders to support employees through complex leave situations. Critical for success will be the ability to embody the corporate culture in all interactions and demonstrate professionalism and excellence in customer service.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field, preference to HR
  • 5-7 years of progressive HR experience with significant focus on leave of absence administration
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong communication skills
  • Must present a professional, positive image at all times
  • Strong working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, USERRA, and state and local leave laws
  • Experience managing complex leave cases and interpreting regulations
  • High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations
  • Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record as determined by the Michels Review Team

Nice To Haves

  • PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification
  • Experience in a multi-state or complex leave environment

Responsibilities

  • Overseeing and administering all employee leave programs
  • Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws
  • Delivering a consistent, compliant, and employee-centered leave experience
  • Serving as the subject matter expert for leave of absence programs
  • Partnering closely with HR, Legal, Payroll, Benefits, and leaders to support employees through complex leave situations
  • Embodying the corporate culture in all interactions
  • Demonstrating professionalism and excellence in customer service

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Account
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Legal Plan
  • Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan
  • 15 to 25 days of paid time off
  • 8 paid holidays annually

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Number of Employees

1,001-5,000 employees

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