Leave of Absence Administrator

McKesson•The Woodlands, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Leave of Absence Administrator will lead and manage the organization’s leave programs, including the implementation of an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accommodation program. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, overseeing leave administration for a workforce of approximately 25,000 employees, and developing training tools and resources to support managers and employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
7+ years of experience in leave administration and ADA compliance, preferably in a large organization with multi-state presence.
Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and state leave laws.
Experience managing large-scale programs and vendor relationships.
Excellent communication, training, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in HRIS and leave management systems.

Nice To Haves

Certification in HR or leave management (e.g., PHR, SPHR, CPDM).
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage the ADA accommodation program in alignment with legal requirements and company policies.
Ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA, state-specific leave laws, and internal policies.
Monitor regulatory changes and update processes accordingly.
Oversee end-to-end leave of absence processes for 25,000 employees, including medical, personal, and disability leaves.
Partner with HR, Payroll, and Benefits teams to ensure accurate and timely leave administration.
Manage vendor relationships for leave administration services, ensuring service-level agreements are met.
Develop and deliver training tools, guides, and resources for HR teams, managers, and employees on ADA and leave policies.
Conduct workshops and webinars to promote understanding and compliance.
Track and analyze leave metrics to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement
Prepare regular reports for leadership on leave utilization, compliance, and program effectiveness.
Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex leave and accommodation cases.
Ensure positive and supportive experience for employees navigating leave and ADA processes.
Partner with external leave administration vendors, HRIS, and internal technology teams to enable seamless, technology‑driven leave and accommodation experiences for employees and managers.
Support automated, self‑service, and AI‑enabled processes that simplify leave requests, claims intake, status updates, and documentation management.
Advocate for system enhancements that streamline interactions, improve clarity of employee communications, and reduce administrative complexity across the leave lifecycle.
Ensure technology solutions balance ease of use with compliance, accuracy, and data integrity.