Leave & Accommodations Program Leader

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Manager, Employee Leaves & Accommodations to lead the Leave Team and oversee FMLA, STD, LTD, military leave, and PWFA accommodations. The role emphasizes compliance, process improvement and staff development.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years in HR with three years in absence management, plus strong organizational and communication skills. Advanced knowledge of leave laws is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for the role.
• Five (5) years of experience in Human Resources with at least three (3) years focused on absence management administration.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Leave Team, including day-to-day operations, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Establishes workflows and processes to deliver efficient, personalized service.
• Develops and oversees return-to-work processes for employees on leave.
• Handles complex leave cases and provides expert guidance on sensitive situations.
• Manages relationships with third-party administrators and vendors for leave, accommodations, and disability programs.
• Conducts case management cadence meetings with Leaders, HR Business Partners and Employee Relations Consultants.
• Ensures compliance with leave regulations and confidentiality of employee data.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and risk assessment.

Skills

Leave laws knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Manager, Employee Leaves & Accommodations to lead the Leave Team and oversee FMLA, STD, LTD, military leave, and PWFA accommodations. The role emphasizes compliance, process improvement and staff development.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years in HR with three years in absence management, plus strong organizational and communication skills. Advanced knowledge of leave laws is essential.