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Job Description:

Leave of Absence Manager

You feel most job satisfaction when you’re helping others

Your focus on the needs, preferences, and values of others will make you a very valuable manager to us. You believe that your job is not finished until you’re absolutely sure that you and your team have done everything necessary to satisfy those needs. You are respectful and responsive, both to those you serve and those you manage, in your quest to develop trusting long-term relationships. We are eager to meet you.

Job Summary:

The Leave of Absence Manager will oversee the administration and management of all employee leave programs including FMLA, short-term and long-term disability, parental leave, military leave, and state leave programs. The successful candidate will facilitate administration between benefit vendors, employees, human resources and legal while ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership, guidance and direction regarding leave of absence implementation, and administration.

• Oversees the day to day operations of the leave specialists to ensure a high level of customer service and operational efficiency.

• Manages complete life cycle of leave process including intake, eligibility, documentation, tracking and return to work coordination.

• Partners with legal and employee relations teams to mitigate risk and respond to audits and inquiries.

• Provides empathetic guidance to employees navigating complex leave situations.

• Delivers leave of absence training and resources to managers, employees and Human Resources Business Partners

• Analyzes leave trends and metrics to identify opportunities for improvement

• Supports integration of leave programs for acquisitions companies

• Remains current on federal, state and local legislation relating to leave and implements appropriate updates

We’re looking for managers of teams that don’t need to be “managed!”

We’re looking for a manager who can balance professional guidance with the ability to stand back and let responsible, skilled people work on their own. If you can oversee independent workers and step in only when needed, and if you would appreciate more independence at your level, you’re the person for the job. There's a feeling of pride and self-reliance in our diverse workforce that keeps us all productive, profitable, and keeps morale is high. Here, everyone is included and respected. Join us.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in the field of leave administration including supervisory experience.

• In depth knowledge of federal, state and local leave laws and compliance requirements including HIPAA, FMLA, ADA and USERRA

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business, or a related field

• Expert knowledge of leave plan administration

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to perform in a supervisory capacity

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of management and staff

Why we’re the collaborative organization you should join

Can you play Beethoven’s Ninth on a harmonica? All the parts all at once? Neither can we. Which is why we’re a collaborative organization. We work better and accomplish more when each of us contributes to the overall goal. We’re looking for managers who will lead and participate in collaborations between team members who, although they might be virtuosos, want to be involved in something bigger. We celebrate diversity, and we welcome and respect people of all backgrounds for the skills and perspectives they bring.

Parsons (NYSE: PSN) is a leading technology firm driving the future of defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, and smart cities, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

With a history of disruption beginning in 1944, we apply our distinct perspective to help our customers confront the issues of tomorrow in every domain—land, sea, air, space, and cyber. Our range of capabilities and our global network of resources lets us layer and integrate solutions to respond to any challenge with unmatched agility. In a time of rapid change, we see infinite sources of inspiration to fuel our creativity and enable the innovation necessary to accomplish our quest of delivering a better world.

For more about Parsons, visit us at parsons.com and follow our quest on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Corporate team.

For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Salary Range: $86,700.00 - $151,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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