Manager, Absence Management Accommodation

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Iselin (PA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Manager of Absence Management Accommodation to lead the integrated accommodations program across the enterprise. You will oversee the Accommodations Specialist team, manage performance lifecycle, and ensure responses are compliant with FMLA, NJFLA, ADA/ADAAA, NJLAD, NJ Safe Act, and related laws while balancing a high‑quality employee experience.

This hybrid role may require travel to HMH locations several times a month for team meetings, trainings, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible HR experience, with at least 5 years focused on accommodations.
• Minimum of 3 years of HR management experience.
• Knowledge of FMLA, NJFLA, ADA/ADAAA, NJLAD, NJ Safe Act, PWFA, PUMP, Workers' Compensation, and related laws.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and influence leaders at all levels.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office and HRIS systems of record.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for the Absence Management Accommodations program.
• Oversee the Accommodations Specialist team and manage the full performance lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Sedgwick to implement policies and resolve issues.
• Ensure compliant and positive employee experience in balance with organizational needs.

Skills

HR leadership

Stakeholder influence

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Office & Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

HRIS systems of record

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Manager of Absence Management Accommodation provides operational leadership and daily oversight for the company's integrated Absence Management Accommodations program (for disabilities, pregnancy and childbirth-related conditions, and religion). This role is directly accountable for the Accommodation Specialists team and will provide support for the leadership of the Accommodations Specialist team, which includes managing the full performance lifecycle (hiring, terminations, and professional development) and overall accommodations operations to ensure seamless process navigation for team members, operational leaders, and Human Resources. A key function of this position is to ensure the responses to HMH accommodations and the interactive process are compliant and consistent with federal and state regulations while fostering a positive and high-quality team member experience in balance with the operational needs of the organization. This position will also work directly with HMH's third-party absence administrator, Sedgwick, to understand and implement HMH policies and processes, and to resolve any questions, concerns, or issues.

*This is Hybrid Positon* May require travel onsite across HMH locations several times a month for team meetings, trainings, learning sessions, and general AMO Accomodations team support.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible HR experience, with at least 5 years focused on accommodations (disability, pregnancy and childbirth-related conditions, and religion).
• Minimum of 3 years of HR management experience.
• Subject matter expertise and knowledge of FMLA, NJFLA, ADA/ADAAA, NJLAD, NJ Safe Act, PWFA, PUMP, Worker's Compensation, and paid state leave benefit laws (ie., NJFLI), and how they all interact.
• Strong ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and influence leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office and HRIS systems of record.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Prior direct experience managing absence and accommodations in a large-scale healthcare setting.
• Proven experience in a direct people leadership role, with accountability for hiring and performance management.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• DMEC Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS), ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program (ACTCP) or Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Certification.
• HR Certification (SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR).
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist or Certified Benefits Professional.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!