Slalom Flex (Project Based) - Sr HR Program Manager, LOA

About the Role

Slalom is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead a large-scale Leave of Absence (LOA) transformation initiative. This role will oversee a complex portfolio of work streams focused on migrating leave management processes to a third-party vendor platform, modernizing supporting systems, improving data quality, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enabling future AI-driven employee experiences. The ideal candidate combines deep program management expertise with practical experience in leave administration, benefits operations, payroll processes, and enterprise HR technology implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and governance of a multi-year LOA transformation program extending through 2028.
• Coordinate cross-functional work streams spanning: Benefits, HR Operations, Payroll, Engineering, Data & Analytics, Compliance and Legal, Vendor Management.
• Manage business and technical requirements gathering for the transition of leave management processes to a third-party leave administration platform.
• Drive stakeholder alignment across multiple teams and executive sponsors while balancing competing priorities and dependencies.
• Ensure accurate integration and data flows between leave administration systems, HR systems, payroll platforms, data lakes, and downstream applications.
• Identify risks, gaps, and dependencies across the program and proactively drive mitigation plans.
• Coordinate solution design and implementation efforts related to: Leave policies, Payroll wage types, System integrations, Vendor onboarding, Rules and compliance management.
• Facilitate workshops, planning sessions, and executive reviews to support program decision-making.
• Partner with engineering and architecture teams on connector platform development and modernization efforts.
• Support organizational readiness, change management, training, and communications activities.
• Help define the future-state employee, manager, and HR leave experience, including AI-enabled capabilities and data readiness initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of program or project management experience managing large-scale enterprise initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience leading Leave of Absence, Benefits Administration, Workforce Management, Disability Management, or HR Transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of: Leave of Absence processes, FMLA and state leave regulations, Disability programs, Payroll impacts and pay calculations, HR compliance considerations.
• Experience managing enterprise software implementations and complex system integrations.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and executive presentation skills.
• Strong risk management and dependency management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and influence without direct authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with leave administration vendors such as Prudential or similar providers.
• Experience supporting payroll platforms, HR data ecosystems, and enterprise reporting environments.
• Background in HR process modernization, workflow optimization, and change management.
• Experience supporting AI readiness, data modernization, or employee experience transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with large enterprise environments and highly regulated HR processes.

Key Attributes

• Act as the overall program leader across multiple work streams and stakeholder groups.
• Confidently challenge assumptions and identify risks others may overlook.
• Navigate complex stakeholder negotiations while maintaining momentum toward milestones and business outcomes.
• Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Bring expertise in LOA programs to help avoid common implementation challenges and ensure a successful transformation.

Pay

• Targeted hourly pay range: $70-85/hr. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors.

Benefits

• Meaningful time off and paid holidays.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) with a match.
• Range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage.
• Adoption and fertility assistance.
• Short/long-term disability.
• Yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses.
• Discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.