Manager, Benefits Leave & Ada

DPS•Denver, CO

6d•$87,203 - $106,806

About The Position

About this job: Responsible to strategically manage and administer all District Benefits, Leave of Absence (LOA), and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) programs, ensuring compliance with all plan provisions, state, and federal regulations, while providing expert guidance and innovative solutions to support employee well being and operational continuity. This includes the planning, development, and effective administration of benefit and retirement programs, policy establishment, vendor management, and accurate data management. Lead Benefit Board meetings with all collective bargaining units.

Requirements

Bachelor's or relevant work experience Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field.
Five (5) years experience in benefits administration, leave of absence, and ADA.
Experience with the design and implementation of benefits programs.
Two (2) years of management experience.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

Leads and manages the teams responsible for Employee Benefits and Leave of Absence (LOA) program administration.
Oversees the efficient execution of day-to-day HR transactions related to LOA, policy, and procedures.
Manages the ADA Interactive Process with employees to determine and implement reasonable accommodations.
Directs the return-to-work process, including reviewing documentation and determining appropriate job placement/workplace accommodation.
Serves as the subject matter expert for all related employment laws (Benefits, LOA, ADA) and ensures accurate case record documentation.
Coaches managers and engages employees on leave policies, processes, and the reasonable accommodations process.
Collaborates with departments and vendors to ensure successful HR system interfaces for accurate benefits and leave data recording and reporting.
Acts as the escalation point for reviewing questionable medical documentation and seeking necessary clarity from healthcare providers.
Serves as the District's advocate when determining fitness for duty, LOA, Short Term/Long Term Disability (STD/LTD), and disability retirement.
Chairs the Benefits Board and identifies opportunities for process improvements within the leave and benefits functions.