Leave of Absence Manager

JOB OVERVIEW:

The LOA Manager will oversee the day to day operation of all areas of the Leave and Accommodations department. Primary duties will include ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws, and streamlining processes for efficiency and accuracy. This position will significantly impact the company's liability by determining the availability of accommodations for both permanent and temporary non-work-related injuries or illnesses.                                                                 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Manage the Leave of Absence (LOA) programs: FMLA, PLA, Admin, MISC, USERRA, multiple state leave-laws and the accommodations/interactive process.                                                    

Manage the LOA and RAR (Reasonable Accommodation Request) teams to ensure processes and procedures are being followed.                                          

Serve as the subject matter expert for the company regarding leave and accommodation laws. 

Research federal and state laws and regulations to ensure compliance.                                                        

Ensure letters and other correspondence are distributed as required by federal/state laws and

company procedures.      

Use independent judgement to make decisions regarding unique, difficult, and/or escalated LOA

situations. These decisions significantly impact legal liability, store payroll, and potential worker's compensation costs.             

Oversee all reasonable accommodations for temporary/permanent restrictions in accordance with the Disability-Reasonable Accommodation policy.                                               

Partner with all levels of management to resolve issues related to LOA/RAR and to ensure

compliance with company policies and procedures related to LOA and

accommodations.                                                                         

Interviews and select applicants for corporate LOA/RAR positions.                                                   

Prepare training/educational materials for intranet and conduct training presentations as needed.       

Recommend policy and procedure changes as needed to increase department

efficiency.                                   

All other duties as assigned                                                                

SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field      

Knowledge of state and federal laws                                              

Prior supervisory experience                                              

Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to negotiate and problem-solve                                                      

Excellent organization skills and attention to detail                          

Desired:

1-year leave of absence experience                                                           

2 years’ experience concerning policy and procedure compliance                                             

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization. 

Total Compensation Package:

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off

• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs

• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs

• Opportunities for Career Growth

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: [email protected] or call (800) 471-7431 option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.