Manager Leave of Absence

O'Reilly Auto Parts; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401k with Employer Contributions

Paid Time Off

Job summary

O’Reilly Auto Parts is seeking a LOA Manager to oversee the Leave and Accommodations department, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws and streamlining processes for efficiency. The role will significantly impact liability by determining accommodation availability for injuries or illnesses.

Responsibilities include managing LOA programs and LOA/RAR teams, serving as SME, researching laws, and coordinating communications and policy updates with leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Leave of Absence (LOA) programs: FMLA, PLA, Admin, MISC, USERRA, multiple state leave-laws and the accommodations/interactive process.
• Oversee the LOA and RAR (Reasonable Accommodation Request) teams to ensure processes and procedures are followed.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for 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, impacting liability and costs.
• Oversee all reasonable accommodations for temporary/permanent restrictions.
• Partner with management to resolve LOA/RAR issues and ensure policy compliance.
• Interviews and selects applicants for LOA/RAR positions.
• Prepare training materials and conduct training presentations as needed.
• Recommend policy changes to increase efficiency.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Job Overview

The LOA Manager will oversee the day to day operation of all areas of the Leave and Accommodations department. Primary duties will include ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws, and streamlining processes for efficiency and accuracy. This position will significantly impact the company's liability by determining the availability of accommodations for both permanent and temporary non-work-related injuries or illnesses.

Essential Job Functions

• 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 & Education & Experience

Required

• 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

Desired

• 1-year leave of absence experience
• 2 years’ experience concerning policy and procedure compliance

Total Compensation Package

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions
• Starting Day One Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

Equal Opportunity Employer

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable. Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: [e-mail] or call [phone] option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.

O’Reilly Auto Parts Culture

Your first job at O’Reilly Auto Parts is just the beginning! From a comprehensive benefits and compensation package to a rewarding and positive work environment, your leaders will support you and foster your development so you can grow with the company. Our promote-from-within philosophy means our top leaders worked their way up – and you can, too. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and history at oreillyauto.com/careers.