Leave of Absence Manager

Socket.dev; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Glaukos Corporation is seeking a Leave of Absence Manager to oversee leave of absence, disability, accommodation, return-to-work, and workers’ compensation programs for a global workforce, with primary responsibility for U.S. operations.

You will lead end-to-end administration, provide expert guidance to managers and partners, develop compliant policies, and monitor program metrics to drive improvements. This role requires 8+ years of related experience, deep knowledge of federal and state leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in benefits administration.
• 8+ years administering leave, accommodations, disability, and workers’ compensation programs.
• Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements with multi-state compliance.
• Experience independently managing complex and sensitive employee cases and partnering with third-party administrators.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end administration of leave, disability, accommodations, return-to-work, and workers’ compensation programs.
• Manage complex employee cases with compliance to laws and company policies.
• Provide expert guidance to employees, managers, HRBP, Payroll, Benefits, and Legal.
• Partner with third-party administrators and vendors for high-quality service delivery.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, training materials, and documentation.
• Monitor program metrics, analyze trends, conduct audits, and drive improvements.

Skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical skills

Communication skills

HR policy guidance

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

HRIS

Reporting tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Glaukos - Leave of Absence Manager

How will you make an impact?

The Leave of Absence Manager will serve as a subject matter expert overseeing leave of absence, workplace accommodation, disability, return-to-work, and workers’ compensation programs. This role will manage complex employee cases, provide guidance to key stakeholders, and drive compliant, equitable, and employee-centered solutions for a global workforce, with primary responsibility for U.S. operations.

What will you do?

• Lead the end-to-end administration of leave of absence, disability, workplace accommodation, return-to-work, and workers' compensation programs.
• Manage complex and sensitive employee cases, ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and company requirements while balancing employee and business needs.
• Provide expert guidance to employees, managers, HR Business Partners, Payroll, Benefits, and Legal regarding leave eligibility, accommodations, job protection, pay impacts, and return-to-work planning.
• Partner with third-party administrators and vendors to ensure high-quality service delivery, effective case management, and timely issue resolution.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, training materials, communications, and operational documentation that support consistency and compliance.
• Monitor program metrics, analyze trends, conduct audits, and drive process improvements that enhance employee support, operational effectiveness, and risk management.

How will you get here?

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent employee benefits administration experience.
• 8+ years of progressive experience administering leave, accommodations, disability, and workers’ compensation programs.
• Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements, including multi-state compliance.
• Experience independently managing complex and sensitive employee cases and partnering with third-party administrators.
• Strong judgment, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS, reporting tools, and Microsoft 365
• Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, CLMS, or similar credentials are preferred.

#GKOSUS

Generous. Innovative. Leadership-driven. Family-oriented. Socially responsible.

Founded in 1998, Glaukos Corporation is an ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders, and retinal diseases.

Our mission at Glaukos is to truly transform vision by pioneering novel, dropless therapies that can meaningfully advance the standard of care and improve the lives of patients suffering from chronic, sight-threatening eye diseases.

Innovation is at the core of everything we do, and we are resolute in our commitment to challenge conventional thinking with new treatment alternatives that are supported by real science, robust clinical evidence, and an unrelenting focus on patients.

Our constant pursuit of game-changing technologies that disrupt legacy treatment paradigms is encapsulated in the Glaukos mantra “We’ll Go First,” which articulates our willingness to take chances, our determination to forge new ground, and our commitment to continuous improvement in all that we do.

Our company completed an initial public offering in June of 2015, and our shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GKOS”. Our global headquarters is in Aliso Viejo, California with additional locations in San Clemente, California, and Burlington, Massachusetts.

Glaukos Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, including successfully passing a drug screen, based on the position and local regulations.