Absence & Accommodations Specialist (Hybrid/Remote)

Cox Enterprises; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking an Absence Advocate to join the Absence & Accommodations team. The role focuses on administering and coordinating absence and accommodation cases across North America, partnering with TPAs and HR partners.

Responsibilities include managing case lifecycles, ensuring compliance, and supporting FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and related benefits transitions. Hybrid work from Atlanta or remote in Eastern/Central time zones available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, healthcare administration, business management, or related discipline and 2 years of related experience in absence management, leave administration, or accommodations.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of self-funded and fully insured disability benefit programs and ERISA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage ~100 active leave and accommodation cases concurrently with timely progression.
• Coordinate with TPAs, HR partners, and stakeholders to ensure compliant case management.
• Support FMLA, ADA, PWFA, Workers' Compensation, DOT/FMCSA administrative leave, and return-to-work processes.
• Track data, trends, and reporting to support continuous improvement.
• Assist with audits and documentation and travel up to 15% as needed.

Skills

Leave administration

HRIS systems

Workday

ERISA knowledge

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification

Tools

AbsenceTracker

Service Station

UKG/Kronos

Workday

Job description

Cox Automotive is seeking an Absence Advocate to join the Absence & Accommodations team. The role focuses on administering and coordinating absence and accommodation cases across North America, partnering with TPAs and HR partners.

Responsibilities include managing case lifecycles, ensuring compliance, and supporting FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and related benefits transitions. Hybrid work from Atlanta or remote in Eastern/Central time zones available.