THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

Leading manufacturer and distributor with a focus on operational efficiency and strategic market expansion
Manages a complex supply chain and logistics network supporting national brand portfolios across multiple regions
Driven by a corporate culture centered on servant leadership, community impact, and sustainable business practices

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU

Excellent culture committed to customer service and employee growth with very little turnover
This is a net new position to the team - own the strategy and build processes the way you would like them to be
Industry leader with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement
Competitive compensation

WHERE THIS ROLE WILL SIT:

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT:

Lead the centralization and management of all leave programs (FMLA, STD, ADA, etc.), including building and training a new team of leave specialists within the Total Rewards group.
Oversee and audit Third-Party Administrator (TPA) leave processes, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company leave policies while managing escalations and vendor relationships.
Develop and deliver training programs and presentations to HR and business unit leaders on leave management processes, system navigation (UKG Dimensions), and compliance requirements.
Collaborate with business leaders across union and non-union environments to support field operations, manage accommodations, and drive leave-related projects; occasional travel required.
Improve and streamline leave management processes, ensuring best practices in compliance, employee experience, and operational efficiency for an employee base of 17,000+.

BACKGROUND THAT FITS:

Minimum 7 years of experience in HR, Benefits, Payroll, and Leave Administration, including direct leave oversight and project management; 3+ years of people leadership experience required.
Strong experience in leave centralization, vendor management, field leadership engagement, and presenting leadership and training programs; UKG Dimensions experience preferred.
Proven ability to manage and audit Third-Party Administrators (TPAs), ensure compliance with federal and state leave laws (ADA, FMLA, Military, Paid Leave), and support leave-related initiatives.
Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred; Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) certification a plus.
Willingness to travel quarterly (mostly East Coast), work a hybrid schedule (4 days onsite, 1 day remote), and build/manage a growing leave management team within a 17,000-employee organization.