Manager, Leave & Immigration Compliance - Hybrid

Cedars-Sinai•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Leave & Immigration Compliance will report to the Executive Director, HR Operations with indirect reporting to Director, HR Legal and Compliance. The role is accountable for leading all aspects of the organization's leave of absence (LOA), disability and accommodations management, and visa/immigration compliance programs, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This leader provides strategic and operational oversight of the Leave & Disability Management (LDM) and Visa & Immigration Compliance (VIC) teams, guiding them to deliver accurate, timely, and employee-focused services. The Manager serves as a key consultative partner to HR, managers, and business leaders, providing expertise on complex cases while assessing regulatory updates and implementing vital changes.

Nice To Haves

Prefer someone living locally or willing to relocate to LA area, but Approved Remote States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, Nevada, Oregon, Texas

Responsibilities

Ensures organizational adherence to FMLA, ADA, state-specific leave laws, disability programs, and U.S. immigration regulations. Maintains a proactive approach to compliance through monitoring, audits, and alignment with guidelines.
Serves as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, offering guidance on complex leave cases, accommodations, and immigration-related matters.
Directly manages and develops team members, fostering accountability, engagement, and continuous learning. Provides coaching, performance management, and succession planning to build a high-performing team
Works closely with internal and external legal counsel to resolve complex cases and ensure the organization’s position is legally sound. Stays current on changes to federal, state, and local leave, disability, and immigration laws, updating policies and practices as needed.
Builds strong relationships across HR, business units, and compliance partners to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to leave administration and immigration support.
Designs and delivers training programs and resources for HR, managers, and employees to build awareness and understanding of LOA, disability, and immigration processes. Ensures communications are clear, accessible, and aligned with policy and regulatory requirements.
Monitors workload distribution and resource utilization to ensure timely service delivery, while implementing cost-effective practices that optimize team efficiency and reduce administrative expenses.
Collaborates with business leaders to integrate LOA, disability, and immigration compliance into workforce planning, helping departments anticipate risks, address unique challenges, and leverage opportunities to enhance organizational effectiveness.
Employs data analytics and HR technologies to monitor workload trends, forecast future demands, and allocate resources effectively. Translates insights into actionable strategies that enhance compliance, improve employee experience, and support cost management across leave, disability, and immigration programs.
Drives sustainable service delivery by balancing efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and budget stewardship, ensuring resources are optimized to create long-term organizational value.
Manages vendor relationships for leave and disability programs, including contracts, performance monitoring, and issue resolution to guarantee adherence, service quality, and alignment with organizational standards