LOA & Accommodation Program Lead

O'Reilly Auto Parts; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid time off

Stock purchase plan

401k start day one

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts LOA Manager position oversees the Leave and Accommodations department, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws and streamlining processes for efficiency. The role manages LOA programs and RAR teams, serving as subject matter expert on leave and accommodations, and collaborating with management to resolve complex cases.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in HR, knowledge of applicable laws, supervisory experience, and strong communication and organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to negotiate and problem-solve.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• 1-year leave of absence experience
• 2 years’ experience concerning policy and procedure compliance

Responsibilities

• Manage the Leave of Absence (LOA) programs: FMLA, PLA, Admin, MISC, USERRA, multiple state leave-laws and the accommodations/interactive process.
• Manage the LOA and RAR (Reasonable Accommodation Request) teams to ensure processes and procedures are being followed.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for the company regarding leave and accommodation laws.
• Research federal and state laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Ensure letters and other correspondence are distributed as required by federal/state laws and company procedures.
• Use independent judgement to make decisions regarding unique, difficult, and/or escalated LOA situations. These decisions significantly impact legal liability, store payroll, and potential worker’s compensation costs.
• Oversee all reasonable accommodations for temporary/permanent restrictions in accordance with the Disability-Reasonable Accommodation policy.
• Partner with all levels of management to resolve issues related to LOA/RAR and to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to LOA and accommodations.
• Interviews and select applicants for corporate LOA/RAR positions.
• Prepare training/educational materials for intranet and conduct training presentations as needed.
• Recommend policy and procedure changes as needed to increase department efficiency.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

O'Reilly Auto Parts LOA Manager position oversees the Leave and Accommodations department, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws and streamlining processes for efficiency. The role manages LOA programs and RAR teams, serving as subject matter expert on leave and accommodations, and collaborating with management to resolve complex cases.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in HR, knowledge of applicable laws, supervisory experience, and strong communication and organizational