Remote Leave & Accommodations Strategist

American Red Cross; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision

FSAs / Flexible Spending Accounts

PTO: 19 days/year

11 paid holidays

401K with match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability insurance

Service awards

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking a seasoned Leave of Absence Manager to oversee FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and other federal, state, or local leave programs. This role works remotely (100% from home) and partners with a third‑party leave administrator to ensure compliant, efficient leave operations.

You will manage a high‑volume caseload, provide guidance to leaders and HR partners, analyze trends, implement policy enhancements, and train teams on leave administration and return‑to‑work practices while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience managing a high-volume caseload of complex leave matters.
• Experience supporting a multi-state workforce with varying leave laws.
• Experience partnering with third-party leave vendors.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and consultation skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with confidentiality.
• Proficiency with HRIS, case management, leave systems, MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee leave of absence programs including FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and other mandated leaves.
• Provide operational oversight of third-party leave vendor.
• Administer accommodations programs and interactive processes.
• Serve as SME on leave management per local, state, and federal regulations.
• Manage high-volume caseloads and coordinate with employees, leaders, and vendors.
• Partner with HR, Legal, and vendors to implement policy changes and improvements.
• Analyze leave data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Deliver training and guidance on leave administration and return-to-work practices.
• Influence stakeholders to balance employee needs with business objectives.

Skills

Leave management

Regulatory compliance

Vendor coordination

HRIS experience

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

HRIS systems

Case management

MS Office

Job description

The American Red Cross is seeking a seasoned Leave of Absence Manager to oversee FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and other federal, state, or local leave programs. This role works remotely (100% from home) and partners with a third‑party leave administrator to ensure compliant, efficient leave operations.

You will manage a high‑volume caseload, provide guidance to leaders and HR partners, analyze trends, implement policy enhancements, and train teams on leave administration and return‑to‑work practices while