Senior Manager, Leaves & Accommodations

Molina Healthcare, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Molina Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a senior HR professional to lead the team responsible for employee leave and accommodation activities.

The role ensures alignment with FMLA, ADA, and state laws while upholding Molina policies and protecting confidential information. You will partner with HR leadership, manage third-party administrator relationships, and develop trainings to reduce risk and improve absence management across the organization.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years in HR, counseling, social work, law, or related field.
• At least 3 years supporting employee leave/accommodation programs.
• At least 1 year of management/leadership experience.
• Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, state leave laws, and reasonable accommodation requirements.
• Experience with entitlement programs (leaves, accommodations).
• HRIS database and absence management software experience.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong communication and collaboration across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply rules and policies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee team handling leaves and accommodations in line with FMLA/ADA and Molina policies.
• Advise leadership and HR stakeholders on absence management strategy and required processes.
• Prepare reports for leadership highlighting caseload, eligibility, and compliance.
• Collaborate with COEs and stakeholders as subject matter expert on leaves and accommodations.
• Manage third-party administrator relationships for leave, disability, and workers’ compensation.
• Develop and deliver trainings on leave/accommodation processes for HR partners and leaders.
• Navigate complex HR data and policies in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

HR leadership

FMLA/ADA knowledge

confidential information handling

data analysis

communication skills

de-escalation

MS Office experience

HRIS experience

absence management

Tools

HRIS

Absence management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Molina Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a senior HR professional to lead the team responsible for employee leave and accommodation activities.

The role ensures alignment with FMLA, ADA, and state laws while upholding Molina policies and protecting confidential information. You will partner with HR leadership, manage third-party administrator relationships, and develop trainings to reduce risk and improve absence management across the organization.