Leave of Absence Manager

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As the Leave of Absence Manager, you will support the benefits function in the design, evaluation, implementation and ongoing management of company LOA policies and programs. You will analyze current patterns of program usage to evaluate their effectiveness from a cost, process efficiency and member experience perspective. The Leave of Absence Manager acts as a subject matter expert, driving informed decisions on contract negotiations and vendor management, including ensuring ongoing adherence to contracts and regulatory requirements.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Orchestrate the Leave Management programs and policies, while ensuring regulatory compliance with various Federal, State and Local laws regarding FMLA, short and long term disability, state guaranteed leaves of absence, disability accommodation and benefit administration.
• Oversee team and vendors responsible for leave program administration.
• Partner with the CBRE Leaves Team, vendors, and other internal teams (data entry, People Business Partners, Payroll, etc) to accurately manage leave of absence data (including payments, arrears balances and leave dates) and perform periodic audits to confirm accuracy.
• Manage LOA team to provide quality customer service to employees and People Business Partners by thoroughly answering benefit and payroll questions relating to leaves and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Actively supervise employee escalations and systemic issues/limitations to evaluate opportunities to eliminate future issues or concerns and recommend process improvements.
• In partnership with benefits consultants, Legal and leave vendors, monitor legislative updates for new state and local leave requirements to remain in compliance with the constantly evolving legislation.
• Provide recommendations to department leadership on policy and process changes with applicable laws and complement overall company TR strategy.
• Supervise overall plan performance, data trends, program costs, market landscape, and employee
• Lead new program/vendor implementations and/or process improvements.
• Ensure that the organization retains a competitive benefits posture in the marketplace.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5 to 7 years of related experience managing employee absences.
• Extensive knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements both adopted and pending affecting employee benefit programs, including federal and state law.

WHY CBRE?

We lead by example, guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we live in. The more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we're able to see. A culture of respect, integrity, service and excellence shapes our approach to every opportunity.

Our competitive and comprehensive benefits program was designed to make sure you feel valued in your role, with benefits that support the mental, physical, emotional and financial health of you and your family.

Maintain your career momentum with the best tools and training in the industry. You'll have everything you need to thrive in your role: challenging work, a commitment to results, fast-paced assignments and a culture of constant learning.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) are more than just values-they're a competitive advantage. By creating a culture where our employees are recognized for their contribution and given a chance to grow, we regularly open ourselves and our business to new opportunities.

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.