HR Manager

HR Manager, Leave Administration for global law firm in Washington, DC. This is a remote role, but candidates must live within commuting distance for quarterly in-office meetings. This position is responsible for managing the global leave program firmwide for all offices - US and International.
Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for overseeing the daily administration of all firm leave programs and requests for accommodations to include Parental Leave, Disability, Workers Compensation as well as all leaves required under federal, state and country specific mandates. Responsible for overseeing/and ensuring operational efficiency and consistency in leave administration. Responsible for developing best practices to lead the leave process through the entire life cycle of leave administration. Keeping up to date with knowledge of regulatory changes ensuring compliance. Conduct periodic benchmarking exercises. Recommend updates ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Develop/manage effective mechanism for monitoring/reporting leave of absence data. Create/distribute periodic leave reports to senior management and stakeholders. Manage vendor relationships associated with the leave process. Manage requests for accommodation. Take the lead regarding leave related federal and state compliance reporting requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure leave of absence notifications, absence management tasks, and leave reporting requirements are fulfilled. Coordinate with HRMS team to monitor leave of absence module within HRMS. Subject matter expert on all leave programs offered by the firm. Manage daily work for Benefits Coordinator assigned to the leave process.
Position Requirements: Bachelors degree preferred. At least 7 years of relevant experience in a large law firm or professional services firm required. At least 2 years of supervisory experience required. Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Advanced Excel skills required. Proficiency with Workday HRMS, SharePoint, and Smartsheets ideal. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills. Salary is commensurate with experience.