Absence & Accommodations Strategy Partner — Remote

Cox Automotive; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking an Absence & Accommodations Business Partner to join our team. This role partners with HR, Legal, and stakeholders to administer leave, accommodation, and workers' compensation programs across North America, ensuring policy interpretation and compliant case resolution.

The position emphasizes risk mitigation, training, data reporting, and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on FMLA, ADA, PWFA, FMCSA, and workers' compensation requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, healthcare administration, business management, or related discipline; 4+ years in absence management, leave administration, or accommodations.
• Strong knowledge of self-funded and fully insured disability benefit programs and ERISA; relate to leave and accommodation regulations.
• Experience with core leave and accommodation programs (FMLA, ADA, PWFA) and PWFA for pregnancy/medical conditions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws relevant to leave/accommodations; ability to apply policies consistently.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison to Legal and Risk Management to identify risks and document decisions.
• Partner with HR Partners and leaders on policy interpretation and manager coaching.
• Promote consistent application of Absence & Accommodations policies and provide guidance.
• Serve as an advocate for complex absence and accommodation requests.
• Participate in Governance reviews and support implementation of outcomes.
• Create and deliver updates, policy changes, and compliance guidance to stakeholders.

Skills

Disability benefits knowledge

ERISA guidelines

Leave management

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

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

Tools

ServiceNow

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Cox Automotive is seeking an Absence & Accommodations Business Partner to join our team. This role partners with HR, Legal, and stakeholders to administer leave, accommodation, and workers' compensation programs across North America, ensuring policy interpretation and compliant case resolution.

The position emphasizes risk mitigation, training, data reporting, and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on FMLA, ADA, PWFA, FMCSA, and workers' compensation requirements.