Lead Leaves & HR Compliance Programs

Nationallifeinsurancecompany

Addison (TX)

On-site

USD 95,625 - 140,250

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start day one

Discretionary annual incentive

Job summary

National Life Group in the United States is seeking a Manager of Leaves & HR Compliance to lead enterprise leave of absence, accommodation, and compliance programs. You will ensure regulatory alignment across FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and state laws while partnering with HR, payroll, legal, and leadership to deliver a compliant, compassionate associate experience.

Reporting to the Head of Benefits, you will drive policy governance, data reporting, and audits, guiding complex cases and continuous

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
8–10 years of experience in leave of absence, accommodations, HR compliance, and/or benefits administration.
Experience leading compliance programs required.
Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and state/local leave laws.
Understanding of employment law and HR compliance requirements across multiple states.
Working knowledge of benefits compliance (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Project management and process improvement capabilities.
Proficiency with HRIS systems, leave management platforms, and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of leave of absence and accommodation programs, including FMLA, ADA, PWFA, USERRA, state leave programs, parental leave, and company-sponsored leaves.
Establish and maintain scalable processes that balance compliance, efficiency, and employee experience.
Oversee the end-to-end administration of leave and accommodation cases, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency.
Guide complex and escalated cases, including ADA accommodations and intermittent leave scenarios, serving as escalation point.
Monitor regulatory changes and proactively update policies, procedures, and practices.
Define service level expectations and operational metrics.
Monitor operational performance and implement process improvements.
Ensure compliance with all applicable employment regulations and internal policies.
Partner with legal and HR leadership to interpret laws and implement compliant, practical solutions.
Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate pay, deductions, and benefit continuation during leave events.
Validate payroll impacts related to benefits, leave, and accommodations.
Collaborate with Benefits and vendors to ensure seamless administration and communication.
Support compliance activities related to health and welfare benefit plans in partnership with Benefits, legal, and external vendors.
Coordinate and support preparation and timely filing of Form 5500 and associated schedules for applicable benefit plans.
Support nondiscrimination testing to ensure plan compliance and equity.
Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other applicable benefits regulations.
Support delivery of required associate notices and audit documentation.
Maintenance and governance of HR policies and procedures, including the Associate Handbook.
Ensure policies are updated in response to regulatory changes and aligned with company practices.
Manage communication of policy updates in partnership with Communications.
Establish key performance indicators for leave administration and compliance.
Analyze trends and implement operational improvements based on data.
Develop and maintain reporting on compliance activities.
Partner with HR analytics teams to align reporting with broader workforce insights.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer-centric service.
Set performance standards and ensure delivery of high-quality, timely outcomes.
Support HR Business Partners and business leaders on compliance, policy, and associate-related matters.
Partner with HR Business Partners, managers, and associates to provide guidance on leave, accommodations, and compliance processes.
Collaborate with legal, compensation, talent, IT, and external vendors to ensure aligned solutions.
Serve as a trusted advisor on complex associate leave/accommodation situations.