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By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the worlds largest humanitarian network

Join usWhere your Career is a Force for Good!

Job Description:

WHY CHOOSE US

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else its as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the worlds 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 youll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your lifes work with an ongoing mission thats bigger than all of us. As you care for others youre 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 Workers 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:

• Bachelors 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 candidates education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to descriptions minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:

• Union experience a plus

• Knowledge of various state leave laws

• Consultative mindset

PAY INFORMATION:
The starting annual salary range for this position is $75K - $90K. We do not offer an annual bonus for this role.

Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. **We will review specific salary information at the time of phone screening based upon your location & experience.**

This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

As a mission-based organization we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:
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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The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.

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