Vice President - Absence Operations

Primary Responsibilities

• Execute the enterprise strategy for absence management operations, including FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, and related leave programs.
• Provide oversight for multi-level leadership teams, ensuring operational excellence, accountability, and talent development.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local leave-related laws and regulations; proactively assess and mitigate organizational risk.
• Partner with executive leadership, HR, Legal, Finance, and Operations to align absence management strategy with broader business objectives.
• Oversee vendor and governance, including third-party administrators, consultants, and service providers.
• Drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making, process optimization, and adoption of industry best practices.
• Analyze trends, metrics, and financial impacts to inform decision-making and long-term planning.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation for absence management operations.
• Lead change management efforts related to policy updates, system implementations, and organizational transformation.
• Represent the organization as a subject matter expert in absence management at the executive level.
• Embrace emerging technologies and AI-driven innovations to improve operational efficiency, enhance decision-making, and continuously evolve absence management processes and partner experiences.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, master’s degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in absence management, HR operations or related function.
• Expert knowledge of FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, and related regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise broad independent judgment and influence organizational strategy.
• Demonstrated success executing complex, cross-functional initiatives in regulated, highly complex, and fast-paced environments.
• Pioneered ability to lead through ambiguity, manage escalations, and deliver results under pressure.
• Exceptional executive communication, governance, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work autonomously.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.

Other Requirements

• Consistent and reliable high-speed internet and workspace free from distraction, disruption, or noise is required.
• Ability to be present on camera during work-related trainings, meetings, and/or events.
• Must be able to sit or stand at a desk for prolonged periods while working on a computer.

Compensation And Benefits

• Full benefits package, including Paid Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, robust EAP, wellness program, and much more.
• The salary range for this position is $145,000 - $165,000 USD plus bonus.

EEO

• ComPsych is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, age, genetics, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.