Absence Management/Compliance Advisor (Work From Home)

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By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?

Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!

WHY CHOOSE US?

As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!

Standard schedule: Remote Position- 100% work from home and can work anywhere in the U.S. Preference for working Central or Mountain Time hours.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW : Oversee leave of absence programs to include FMLA; ADA; other federal, state, or local-mandated leave; and company leave. Provide operational oversight of third party leave vendor. Administer accommodations programs for assigned area. Serve as a resource and subject matter expert (SME) on leave management consistent with local, state, and federal regulations.

Where Your Career Is a Force Good

• Serve as liaison between leave of absence third-party leave vendor, legal counsel and other areas of HR to address and resolve escalations.
• Serve as SME on business and HR projects as needed.
• Maintain deep regulatory knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and state and local leave laws.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with applicable leave policies.
• Collaborate with other areas of HR, third-party leave vendor, and legal counsel to implement new policies, regulations, and plans rules as necessary.
• Conduct root cause analyses and develop recommendations for process improvements.
• Oversee the leave of absence program as administered by third party leave vendor. Partner with colleagues including Benefits, HR Operations, Payroll, Risk, and Safety as needed.
• Administer ADA process in compliance with applicable laws, guidelines, and company policies.
• Collaborate with third-party leave vendor to review data and metrics. Identify patterns and report findings and trends.
• Develop and provide guidance and training to managers / supervisors on leave of absence process and accommodations as needed.
• Continually evaluate the effectiveness of the leave program, policies, and processes.

Pay information: The salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000.

Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

What You Need To Succeed

Education: Bachelor's degree required.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Management Experience: N/A

Skills & Abilities: Strong organizational skills and detail oriented. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills as well as tact and diplomacy. Demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills, as well as sound judgment when working through complex issues. Ability to identify, resolve and escalate issues if necessary. Ability to work on a remote team.

Travel: May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout the country.

• Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. The work environment may consist of moderate noise (i.e., computers, phones). The employee must have the ability to sit at a computer for an extended period of time.

Benefits For You

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.

• Employee Assistance
• 401K with 4% match
• Service Awards and recognition
• PTO + Holidays
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Paid Family Leave

Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Interested in Volunteering?

Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.

Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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