Manager of Leave Administration

Houston client is looking for a Manager - Leave of Absence (LOA) laws and management.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

Expertise in LOA Laws and Policies:

• Strong understanding of FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act), CFRA (California Family Rights Act), PDL (Pregnancy Disability Leave), ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), and other federal, state, and local leave laws (Source: Learning Campus).
• Experience creating, implementing, and managing company leave policies that are compliant with diverse laws across multiple states.

Experience:

• 5 years of experience managing leave programs for large companies, multi-business units, and multi-state operations (Source: Length of Service/Leave of Absence guidelines).
• History of managing employees on Leave of Absence using accurate legal interpretations and ensuring compliance.

Team Management:

• Proven working managerial skills with a history of managing, mentoring, and guiding teams.
• Experience managing a team of regional LOA coordinators (5 direct reports in this case), fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Collaboration:

• Skills in cross-departmental collaboration, seamless process integration, and cross-training on related operational areas. Must have a proven ability to build positive team dynamics.

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience:

• While a degree is preferred, extensive hands-on experience in LOA management can be an alternative.

Willingness to Travel:

• Ability to travel 25% of the time to the company’s designated locations