Corporate Director, Central Leave Office & Accommodations
Atlanta, GA - USA
Job Summary
Overview
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- Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
- Family-focused benefits
- Wellness incentives
- Ongoing mentorship development and leadership programs
- And more
Work Location: Atlanta GA
Description
The Corporate Director of the Central Leave Office & Accommodations provides systemwide leadership for Emory Healthcares leave and workplace accommodation programs. This role is accountable for the strategic direction administration compliance and continuous improvement of leave of absence and accommodation processes across the enterprise.
The Corporate Director ensures Emory Healthcares approach to leave and accommodations is legally compliant operationally sound and aligned with organizational and workforce priorities. This includes setting standards for how leave and accommodation requests are reviewed approved documented communicated tracked reported and closed with a strong emphasis on consistency defensibility and risk mitigation.
Key areas of responsibility include expert oversight of FMLA and state leave programs ADA and PWFA accommodations return-to-work programs and related leave benefits. The role monitors regulatory changes industry trends and internal data to recommend program enhancements and ensure Emory Healthcare remains compliant and competitive.
Governance & Compliance
- Ensures compliance with all applicable federal state and local regulations including FMLA ADA PWFA and state leave laws
- Establishes revises administers and communicates leave and accommodation policies procedures workflows and related documentation
- Monitors legislative and regulatory changes and leads updates to policies practices and training
- Reviews and evaluates leave-related benefit programs in partnership with the Corporate Director Total Rewards
Program Design & Operational Excellence
- Oversees end-to-end design and execution of leave and accommodation processes
- Establishes audit and quality assurance frameworks
- Uses data and metrics to identify risk and drive improvements
- Partners with Payroll to ensure accurate leave-related pay and benefits
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Collaborates with HR Business Partners Employee Relations Legal Compliance Payroll and leaders to resolve complex cases
- Partners with Occupational Health Services to align workers compensation leave and return-to-work planning
Education & Training
- Designs and delivers training for HR leaders and employees on leave and accommodation policies and practices.
People Leadership
- Leads leave advisors and nurse case managers
- Coaches mentors and develops staff and ensures service excellence
Additional Duties as Assigned
Travel: Travel between Emory operating units and affiliated sites
Work Type: Hybrid employee - may split time between working remotely and working in the office
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Healthcare Administration or related field
- Seven years of progressive HR experience including five years in leave or accommodation administration
- Three years of people leadership experience
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Deep knowledge of FMLA ADA PWFA and state leave laws
- Healthcare experience strongly preferred
- Strong communication organizational and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium Max 25lbs): up to 25 lbs. 0-33% of the work day (occasionally) Lifting 25 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking Occasional sitting Close eye work (computers typing reading writing) Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock Floor Surfaces Hot/Cold Temperatures Indoor/Outdoor conditions Latex Lighting Patient care/handling injuries Radiation Shift work Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment including respirators environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC) part of Emory University (EUV) is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet designated the Emory Clinic and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network established in 2011 is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia with more than 3450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcares Human Resources at . Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
"Have a Coke and a smile" means more to Emory University than it does to the rest of the world. The school, which has some 13,300 students and about 12,500 staff and faculty members, has a very low student-teacher ratio of about 7:1. It changed from Emory College to Emory University i ... View more