Leave of Absence/Accommodations Advisor

About the position WHY CHOOSE US? Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better. When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work . WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Oversee leave of absence programs to include FMLA; ADA; Pregnancy Worker’s Act; other federal, state, or local-mandated leave; and company leave. Provide operational oversight of third party leave vendor. Administer accommodations programs. Serve as a resource and subject matter expert (SME) on leave management consistent with local, state and federal regulations. The work location for this exciting opportunity is virtual. The selected candidate will work remotely (100% from home). WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD : Maintain deep regulatory knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and state and local leave laws. Administer ADA process in compliance with applicable laws, guidelines, and company policies. Oversee the leave of absence program as administered by third party leave vendor. Partner with colleagues including Benefits, HR Operations, Payroll, Risk, Safety, and legal department as needed. Collaborate with other areas of HR, third-party leave vendor, and legal counsel to implement new policies, regulations and plans rules as necessary. Conduct audits to ensure compliance with applicable leave policies. Collaborate with third-party leave vendor to review data and metrics. Identify patterns and report findings and trends. Conduct root cause analyses and develop recommendations for process improvements. Serve as liaison between leave of absence third-party leave vendor, legal counsel and other areas of HR to address and resolve escalations. Continually evaluate the effectiveness of the leave program, policies, and processes. Develop and provide guidance and training to managers / supervisors on leave of absence process and return to work accommodations as needed. Serve as SME on business and HR projects as needed. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: Bachelor's degree required. Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Experience in LOA and Paid Family Leave administration. Detailed knowledge of various state leave laws. Skills & Abilities: Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Facilitation, Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Travel: May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout chapter jurisdiction, state and Red Cross system. Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

Responsibilities

• Maintain deep regulatory knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and state and local leave laws.
• Administer ADA process in compliance with applicable laws, guidelines, and company policies.
• Oversee the leave of absence program as administered by third party leave vendor.
• Partner with colleagues including Benefits, HR Operations, Payroll, Risk, Safety, and legal department as needed.
• Collaborate with other areas of HR, third-party leave vendor, and legal counsel to implement new policies, regulations and plans rules as necessary.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with applicable leave policies.
• Collaborate with third-party leave vendor to review data and metrics.
• Identify patterns and report findings and trends.
• Conduct root cause analyses and develop recommendations for process improvements.
• Serve as liaison between leave of absence third-party leave vendor, legal counsel and other areas of HR to address and resolve escalations.
• Continually evaluate the effectiveness of the leave program, policies, and processes.
• Develop and provide guidance and training to managers / supervisors on leave of absence process and return to work accommodations as needed.
• Serve as SME on business and HR projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Experience in LOA and Paid Family Leave administration.
• Detailed knowledge of various state leave laws.
• Skills & Abilities: Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Facilitation, Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Travel: May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout chapter jurisdiction, state and Red Cross system.
• Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

Nice-to-haves

• Union experience a plus
• Knowledge of various state leave laws
• Consultative mindset

Benefits

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

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