Leave Management Specialist

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk‑taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

• Oversee administration by the Company’s third‑party leave administrator (TPA) of employee leaves of absence under federal and state laws and Company policies, including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Parental and Military, and coordinate with the TPA as needed.
• Partner with HRBPs to help with questions, escalations, and coordination of leave benefits.
• Perform leave administration activities, including preparing Company correspondence, reviewing and analyzing documents, updating and maintaining files, entering data, and managing documents.
• Communicate with and serve as liaison between the Company and relevant third parties for LOA‑related matters.
• Collaborate with internal business partners (e.g., workplace accommodations, employee relations, workers compensation, benefits, and legal teams) regarding LOA matters as needed.
• Respond to leave process and policy questions.
• Collaborate with the TPA to document internal conversations, communications, system and process changes with clarity, completeness, and specificity.
• Assist in establishing and enhancing process automation and efficiency improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, specifically in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in a team‑based environment in human resources, payroll, and/or benefits administration.
• Leave management experience preferred.
• Experience in SAP, Kronos, and other HRIS or payroll systems preferred.
• Functional knowledge of HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, USERRA, STD, LTD, state leave laws and procedures.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Proven ability to quickly and accurately input, review, organize, and analyze data.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with internal contacts at all levels of the organization as well as external contacts.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

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