Leave of Absence Manager

Role: Leave of Absence Manager overseeing leave, disability, workplace accommodations, return-to-work, and workers' compensation programs, primarily for U.S. operations. Responsibilities: manage complex employee cases, ensure compliance with multi-state federal, state, and local regulations, and provide guidance to employees, managers, HR, Legal, and Payroll; partner with third-party administrators; develop policies, procedures, and training; monitor program metrics, analyze trends, conduct audits, and implement process improvements. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; 8+ years' experience in benefits administration, particularly leave, disability, and workers’ compensation; deep knowledge of legal/regulatory requirements; experience managing sensitive cases independently; strong stakeholder management, judgment, and communication skills; proficiency in HRIS and reporting tools. Preferred: professional HR certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR. High-Value: focus on multi-state compliance, complex case management, vendor partnership, and process optimization within a biopharma setting. Work setup: not specified, but role supports a global workforce with primary U.S. focus.