Lead Absence and Time Management Supervisor

FirstEnergy; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Company-sponsored pension

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, vision, life

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking a Supervisor, Absence and Time Management to lead leave administration, disability and workers' compensation programs, and timekeeping systems. You will partner with HR, Payroll, Legal, and IT to ensure compliance and operational excellence, while safeguarding confidential medical information.

The role requires strong knowledge of FMLA, disability programs, and experience with HRIS and vendor management. Join a team focused on performance, compliance, and employee support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in HR, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with FMLA, disability programs, and workers' compensation.
• Experience managing third-party administrators and external vendors.
• Knowledge of absence management analytics and workforce planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration of all leave programs (FMLA, caregiver, military, STD/LTD).
• Oversee time and attendance, HRIS configuration, accruals, and payroll support.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local laws.
• Supervise and develop the absence and time management team; manage vendor relationships.

Skills

FMLA knowledge

Disability management

Workers' compensation

Time & attendance systems

HR analytics

Vendor management

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR or similar certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

HRIS systems

Job description

FirstEnergy is seeking a Supervisor, Absence and Time Management to lead leave administration, disability and workers' compensation programs, and timekeeping systems. You will partner with HR, Payroll, Legal, and IT to ensure compliance and operational excellence, while safeguarding confidential medical information.

The role requires strong knowledge of FMLA, disability programs, and experience with HRIS and vendor management. Join a team focused on performance, compliance, and employee support.