SENIOR MANAGER LEAVE & DISABILITY

Apis Services Inc

10h

About The Position

The Senior Manager of Leave and Disability designs, implements, and oversees company leave policies (FMLA, ADA, military, PWFA, disability, etc.), ensuring legal compliance, managing vendors, analyzing program data, providing expert guidance to HR/employees, and developing metrics for senior leadership. This role requires strong HR/benefits knowledge, regulatory expertise (FMLA, ADA), exceptional organizational skills, and often involves managing teams or third-party administrators. Responsibilities focus on strategic program management, data-driven insights, and sensitive employee support, acting as a subject matter expert for policies and processes.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of FMLA, ADA, STD, LTD, and state leave laws.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for advising employees and managers with high sensitivity for employee matters.
• Proficiency with HRIS and leave management systems.
• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field often preferred; certifications like SHRM-CP/SCP are a plus.
• Extensive background in HR, benefits, and leave administration.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Development: Design, implement, and manage comprehensive leave and disability programs, ensuring alignment with company goals and benefits strategy.
• Compliance: Serve as a subject matter expert on federal, state, and local leave laws (FMLA, ADA, etc.) and ensure adherence.
• Team & Vendor Oversight: Supervise leave administrators and manage third-party disability carriers/leave administrators to ensure contract compliance.
• Case Management: Oversee complex leave cases, including eligibility determination, medical certification, intermittent leave, and return-to-work processes.
• Data & Metrics: Maintain data accuracy in HRIS/leave systems.  Develop key performance indicators (KPIs), track program usage, analyze leave trends, and provide data-driven recommendations to leadership.
• Employee Support: Act as a resource, providing guidance and education to employees and HR Business Partners on complex leave situations.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with Payroll, HRIS, Benefits and legal teams
• Policy & Training: Develop and update policies, procedures, and provide training to managers and employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level