at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
By joining our team, you'll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You'll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You'll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You'll play a role in something that's never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes - as we Advance Human Ability, together.Job Description Summary
The Manager, Absence role is a manager-level role on the Total Rewards team in Human Resources. This role is responsible for the administration of the organization's leaves of absence policies, paid-time off policies, and disability benefits in compliance with all federal, state, and local leave and sick leave laws, ordinances, and regulations. This role also leads the design, testing, deployment, and usage of internal HR and external administration systems, processes, and procedures to ensure the accurate, timely, and efficient delivery of the organization's absence policies, paid-time off policies, and disability benefits. This role serves as the internal subject matter expert and resolves complex or escalated absence-related issues and questions.
The Manager, Absence will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.
The Manager, Absence will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.
Job Description
The Manager, Absence will:
- Manage and lead the administration of the organization's leaves of absence policies, paid-time off policies, and disability benefits
- Implement and improve systems, processes, and standard operating procedures for the successful and effective management and delivery of leaves of absence policies, paid-time off benefits, and disability benefits
- Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations impacting absences, including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, and Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance
- Manage and lead third-party vendor partners, systems, and administrative services
- Lead the resolution of all employee and manager questions and issues
- Provide subject matter expertise and education on leaves of absence, paid-time off benefits, and disability benefits
- Review and update plan materials, benefits guides, and participant communication
- Support management and execution of other Total Rewards programs as needed
Reporting Relationships
- Reports directly to the Director, Total Rewards
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Bachelor's degree in human resources or business required. Will consider a bachelor's degree in another field as long as candidate has experience in relevant space
- Minimum 5 years of leaves of absence, paid time off benefits, and disability benefits experience, including compliance and administration, in roles of increasing responsibility
- Demonstrated knowledge of laws and regulations governing leaves of absence, paid leave, and paid sick leave
- Workday experience strongly preferred; UKG/Kronos experience a plus
- Project and team management
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with all levels of management and with employees
- Adaptability to changing business conditions and priorities
Working Conditions
Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Equal Employment Opportunity
ShirleyRyan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
