Remote Leave & Accommodations Advisor

American Red Cross; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking an experienced Leave of Absence Manager to oversee FMLA, ADA, PWFA and related leave programs. The role is remote (100% from home) with cross‑functional collaboration across HR, Legal, and external vendors.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in complex accommodation and leave matters, with multi‑state exposure, and strong interpersonal and regulatory expertise. Bachelor’s degree required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of related experience in leave and accommodations.
• Experience managing a high‑volume caseload of complex leave matters across multiple states.
• Experience partnering with third‑party leave vendors.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and consultation skills with ability to navigate sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee leave of absence programs including FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and other leave requirements.
• Administer accommodations programs and stay compliant with regulations.
• Collaborate with third‑party leave administrator to ensure regulatory compliance and positive employee experience.
• Build cross‑functional partnerships with HR, Safety, Risk, Legal, and external vendors.
• Analyze leave data and trends with stakeholders to improve program effectiveness.
• Provide guidance and training to leaders and HR on leave administration and return‑to‑work practices.

Skills

Leave management

Regulatory compliance

HRIS

MS Office

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

HRIS systems

Leave management software

Case management systems

Job description

The American Red Cross is seeking an experienced Leave of Absence Manager to oversee FMLA, ADA, PWFA and related leave programs. The role is remote (100% from home) with cross‑functional collaboration across HR, Legal, and external vendors.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in complex accommodation and leave matters, with multi‑state exposure, and strong interpersonal and regulatory expertise. Bachelor’s degree required.