Senior Leave Programs Manager (Hybrid)

O'Melveny & Myers LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Melveny & Myers LLP in New York/DC seeks an experienced Leave Administration Manager to oversee U.S. leave programs for all employee populations. You will ensure accurate, timely, and compliant administration while delivering a high-touch employee experience in a complex environment.

The role reports to the Sr. Benefits & Wellbeing Manager and partners with HR, Payroll, Legal, and leadership to optimize leave processes, vendors, and platforms. Hybrid work in NY or DC is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and/or HR certification preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of HR and/or leave administration experience, including at least 3 years in a senior or lead capacity.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience administering FMLA, CFRA, ADA, and other federal/state/local leaves.
• Experience with Unum Total Leave or similar TPAs preferred.
• Working knowledge of Workday leave administration modules and Monday.com.

Responsibilities

• Administer and oversee all U.S. leave of absence programs (FMLA, CFRA, disability, parental/ family leave, etc.).
• End-to-end management of leave cases in partnership with the Sr. Wellbeing & Benefits Specialist.
• Advise employees, managers, and HR partners on entitlements and procedures; monitor balances and communicate timely.
• Serve as escalation point for complex or high-risk cases; ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
• Oversee relationships with Unum Total Leave and external brokers; coordinate state and federal leave programs with firm policies.
• Maintain leave tracking in Workday, Monday.com, and Unum Total Leave; provide data for reporting.
• Mentor and collaborate with HR colleagues; support cross-training and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure compliance with FMLA, CFRA, ADA and related laws; update policies as needed.

Skills

Leave administration

HR policy

Mentorship

Vendor management

Workday

Monday.com

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Unum Total Leave

Workday leave module

Monday.com

Job description

O’Melveny & Myers LLP in New York/DC seeks an experienced Leave Administration Manager to oversee U.S. leave programs for all employee populations. You will ensure accurate, timely, and compliant administration while delivering a high-touch employee experience in a complex environment.

The role reports to the Sr. Benefits & Wellbeing Manager and partners with HR, Payroll, Legal, and leadership to optimize leave processes, vendors, and platforms. Hybrid work in NY or DC is offered.