Leave and Retirement Plan Administration Manager

• Oversee the organization's leave administration strategy and ensure alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements
• Lead administration of FMLA, personal leave, military leave, and other applicable leave programs
• Ensure leave programs are consistent, equitable, and aligned with company policies and values
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including FMLA, ADA, and workers' compensation regulations
• Partner with Legal, HR, and Risk Management on complex cases and risk mitigation
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory changes and adjust policies and practices
• Oversee short-term and long-term disability, worksite benefits, and life insurance claims
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely claim follow-up and processing
• Provide associate support and guidance
• Oversee the ADA accommodation interactive process and implement reasonable accommodations
• Lead workers' compensation administration, claim management, vendor coordination, and return-to-work programs
• Identify workers' compensation trends and develop strategies to improve outcomes and reduce costs
• Lead retirement plan administration, including enrollment, eligibility, contributions, distributions, loans, and rollovers
• Develop and execute retirement plan communication, education, and engagement strategies
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, IRS, and DOL regulations
• Assist with profit sharing, year-end testing, annual audits, plan documents, and disclosures

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2-4 years of experience in leave administration, HR compliance, or benefits operations
• Deep knowledge of FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, and related regulations
• Experience managing complex leave and accommodation cases
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
• Knowledge of retirement plans and related regulations
• Experience managing retirement plan administration

Demonstrates expertise in leave administration, compliance with FMLA, ADA, and workers' compensation regulations, and effective management of retirement plan administration. Proven ability to lead teams, develop strategies for risk mitigation, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

• Leave Administration
• FMLA Compliance
• Workers' Compensation Management
• Retirement Plan Administration
• Team Leadership

• Leave Administration
• FMLA
• ADA
• Workers' Compensation
• Retirement Plans
• HR Compliance
• Benefits Operations
• Claim Management
• Risk Mitigation
• Policy Development

• Leadership
• Team Management
• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Associate Support

• ERISA
• IRS Regulations
• DOL Regulations
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance Claims
• Vendor Coordination
• Interactive Process
• Profit Sharing
• Annual Audits