Absence & Accommodations Partner — Hybrid/Remote

Cox Enterprises; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive is hiring an Absence & Accommodations Business Partner to support compliant leave, accommodation, and workers' compensation programs across North America. The role partners with HR, Legal, and cross-functional teams to resolve complex matters and promote policy adherence.

The position emphasizes risk mitigation, training, and knowledge base maintenance while ensuring alignment with FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and related regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, healthcare administration, business management, or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA regulations and lifecycle administration.
• Understanding ADA accommodation fundamentals and PWFA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience interpreting policies and applying regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison to Legal and Risk Management to identify risks and document decisions.
• Partner with HR Business Partners on policy interpretation and manager coaching.
• Promote consistent application of Absence & Accommodations policies and provide compliance support.
• Serve as employee advocate for complex absence requests.
• Participate in Governance Committee reviews and support outcomes.
• Create and deliver updates, playbooks, and FAQs on Absence & Accommodations.
• Educate employees and stakeholders on policies and processes.

Skills

Leave administration

Policy interpretation

Communication

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, healthcare administration, business management, or related discipline

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Cox Automotive is hiring an Absence & Accommodations Business Partner to support compliant leave, accommodation, and workers' compensation programs across North America. The role partners with HR, Legal, and cross-functional teams to resolve complex matters and promote policy adherence.

The position emphasizes risk mitigation, training, and knowledge base maintenance while ensuring alignment with FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and related regulations.