Strategic Leave & ADA Compliance Manager

Family Dollar; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Dollar seeks a Manager, Leave Administration & ADA Compliance to own the leave and accommodation program, ensuring regulatory compliance across FMLA, ADA, and state laws. This role partners with Legal, Benefits, Payroll, and HR leadership to deliver compliant, employee‑centered processes.

The position requires strategic oversight, complex case management, and continuous improvement of leave programs, while leading a team to support operations and ensure timely, accurate administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in leave administration, disability management, employee relations, HR compliance, or related field.
• Deep knowledge of FMLA, ADA, PWFA, USERRA, state leave laws and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the organization's leave management program (FMLA, ADA, state leaves, etc.).
• Serve as subject matter expert for leave administration and disability accommodations.
• Manage interactive process for ADA accommodations ensuring compliant outcomes.
• Develop and maintain leave policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update policies as needed.
• Analyze leave trends and drive process improvements for efficiency.
• Provide training to HR partners, managers, and employees.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

ADA accommodation

Leave program strategy

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR/CLMS or equivalent

Tools

Leave management systems

Vendor management tools

Analytics dashboards

Job description

Family Dollar seeks a Manager, Leave Administration & ADA Compliance to own the leave and accommodation program, ensuring regulatory compliance across FMLA, ADA, and state laws. This role partners with Legal, Benefits, Payroll, and HR leadership to deliver compliant, employee‑centered processes.

The position requires strategic oversight, complex case management, and continuous improvement of leave programs, while leading a team to support operations and ensure timely, accurate administration.