Program Manager, Leaves & Accommodations

About the role

The Program Manager (Assignment: Leaves & Accommodations) leads the strategy, administration, compliance, and continuous improvement of WelbeHealth’s leave of absence and accommodation programs. This role serves as the organizational subject matter expert for leave management and partners closely with various departments to deliver a consistent, compliant, and employee-centered leave experience.

Responsibilities

• Owning the strategy and evolution of WelbeHealth’s leave and accommodation programs
• Serving as a trusted subject matter expert and cross-functional partner, balancing complex leave and accommodation requirements with compliance, operational effectiveness, vendor management, and compassionate employee experience
• Developing and executing a long-term leave management strategy focused on compliance, operational efficiency, employee experience, and scalability
• Managing vendor relationships, service-level expectations, audits, escalations, and performance reviews to ensure high-quality service delivery
• Maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local leave and accommodation laws, including FMLA, ADA, PWFA, CFRA, HIPAA, and workers’ compensation regulations
• Monitoring legislative changes and assessing organizational impact, recommending updates to policies, practices, and training as needed
• Maintaining complete and accurate leave and accommodation records in accordance with legal and organizational requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in leave administration, disability management, accommodations, or related HR programs, including experience managing complex cases in a multi-state environment
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience leading programs, projects, or teams with demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive process improvements
• Strong knowledge and practical application of federal and state leave and disability laws, including FMLA, ADA, PWFA, CFRA, HIPAA, and paid family leave programs
• Familiarity with California statutory leave and disability programs required
• Experience overseeing third-party leave administrators and vendor relationships
• Experience administering or coordinating workers’ compensation claims preferred
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, CLMS) preferred

Qualifications

• Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Work/life balance - 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, and 6 sick days
• Comprehensive compensation package including base pay and bonus
• A broad range of additional benefits

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities
• Effective collaboration and partnership-building skills

Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Work/life balance - 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, and 6 sick days
• 401K savings + match
• Comprehensive compensation package including base pay and bonus
• A broad range of additional benefits

Pay

$109,240.54—$144,197.50 USD

Schedule

Full-time