HR Leave and Accommodations Manager

Overview

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Responsibilities

Panasonic HR Leave and Accommodations Manager

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What You'll Get To Do:

The HR Leave and Accommodations Manager is responsible for overseeing leave administration within a corporate and manufacturing environment. This individual will ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local leave laws and regulations while collaborating with key internal stakeholders, third-party administrators, payroll teams, and government agencies. This position requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and the ability to manage and develop a leave administration team. The HR Leave and Accommodations Manager will also perform audits, implement process improvements, and review and update leave policies to ensure efficiency and compliance.

Employee Services & Administration:

• Oversee and manage all leave types, including FMLA, ADA, PWFA, state-paid family leaves, parental leave, disability, and personal leaves.

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies.

• Collaborate with HR, managers, and third-party vendors to ensure a seamless leave experience for employees.

• Lead the execution of leave programs in partnership with external vendors.

• Collaborate with Legal to maintain compliant policies and protections.

• Lead and mentor the Leave team to support leave strategies and improve performance.

Accommodation Coordination:

• Coordinate accommodation requests under ADA and other applicable laws, working with employees, HR, managers, and external vendors to identify reasonable accommodations.

• Maintain detailed documentation of all accommodation requests and outcomes.

Compliance and Documentation:

• Stay current on federal, state, and local leave and accommodation laws and regulations (e. g. , FMLA, ADA, state-specific laws).

• Ensure accurate tracking of leave data and related payments, when applicable.

• Maintain accurate and confidential records in accordance with HIPAA and other legal requirements.

• Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc reports for various stakeholders.

• Conduct monthly audits to verify accuracy and compliance of leave data.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency through system optimization and streamlined procedures.

Collaboration with Payroll and HR Business Partners:

• Ensure accurate tracking of leave-related pay, benefits, and state reimbursements with payroll teams.

• Advise HR Business Partners (HRBPs) on leave trends and workforce planning solutions.

Employee Support and Communication:

• Serve as a key resource for employees, providing clear guidance on leave and accommodation policies.

• Develop and deliver training materials for employees and managers to improve understanding of leave procedures and policies.

• Maintain HR system procedures, user guides, and FAQs to enhance accessibility and clarity.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Screen and interview candidates for the Leaves and Accommodation team.

• Provide ongoing training and coaching to new and existing team members.

• Offer guidance on leave processes and conflict resolution.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Foster collaboration across multiple functions and teams to resolve leave-related issues.

• Respond promptly and professionally to internal and external customer inquiries.

• Continuously seek ways to improve processes, ensuring high-quality standards and efficient operations.

• Maintain adherence to company policies and all applicable laws.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

Education:

• Preferred: bachelor's degree in business administration, Human Resources, or related field, or equivalent work experience

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in leave of absence and/or disability claim management.

• At least 3 years of experience managing a team of employees.

• In-depth knowledge of FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and other state-specific leave laws.

Skills & Competencies:

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Knowledge of HIPAA policy and confidentiality requirements.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with HRIS systems (Workday preferred).

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent process improvement experience.

• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS systems.

• SPHR, PHR, or CPDM certification is a plus.

Physical Demands:

• Sitting: 40%

• Walking: 30%

• Standing: 20%

• Lifting (up to 35 lbs. ): Occasional (1-33%)

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:

Panasonic prioritizes total wellbeing. We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health. ​

• Competitive compensation package

• Comprehensive benefits

• Pet Insurance

• Paid Parental Care Leave

• Employee Referral Program

• Educational Assistance

• Flexible Work Program

• Volunteer time Off

• Casual Dress Code

• Total Well Being Program

We Take Opportunity Seriously:

At Panasonic, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal oppo.