Human Resources Manager

A confidential organization is seeking an experienced HR Manager to support critical employee programs and HR operations across the United States. The ideal candidate will partner cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, HRIS, Legal, business leaders, and external partners to ensure compliance, process efficiency, and an exceptional employee experience.

This role offers the opportunity to improve programs, streamline processes, leverage workforce data, and contribute to strategic HR initiatives within a complex, multi-state environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for candidates who have:

• 5+ years of progressive leave administration experience
• Deep expertise in FMLA, ADA, STD, LTD, Paid Parental Leave, USERRA, and state leave regulations
• Experience owning the full leave lifecycle from intake through return-to-work
• Demonstrated success developing or improving policies, processes, and programs
• Experience in a multi-state organization
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities
• Experience partnering with HR, Payroll, Legal, and business leaders
• Experience managing third-party administrators and vendors
• Strong employee advocacy and customer service orientation
• Experience developing training and educational materials for managers and employees

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Employee Program Administration

• Administer and oversee employee programs and related processes
• Manage FMLA, ADA, STD, LTD, Paid Parental Leave, military leave, and state leave programs
• Determine eligibility and manage cases from initiation through return-to-work
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Coordinate accommodations and return-to-work plans

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Preferred Education

• Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of leave administration or closely related HR experience
• Extensive knowledge of:
• FMLA
• ADA
• USERRA
• State and local leave laws
• Disability programs
• Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures
• Experience supporting multi-state employee populations
• Experience working with third-party administrators and vendors
• Experience using data and analytics to drive decisions