Absence ManagementCompliance Advisor

Oversee leave of absence programs to include FMLA; ADA; other federal state or local-mandated leave; and company leave. Provide operational oversight of third party leave vendor. Administer accommodations programs for assigned area. Serve as a resource and subject matter expert (SME) on leave management consistent with local state and federal regulations. Utilize efficient and effective case management preferably in a Shared Services environment.

Key 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 and Safety 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 accommodations as needed.
Serve as SME on business and HR projects as needed.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree required.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
* 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.

Skills & Abilities:
Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills as well as tact and diplomacy.
Demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills as well as sound judgment when working through complex issues.
Ability to identify resolve and escalate issues if necessary.
Ability to work on a remote team.

Travel: May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout the country.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the individual is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The individual is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The work environment may consist of moderate noise (i.e. computers phones). The individual must have the ability to sit at a computer for an extended period of time.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.