Senior Manager, Absence and Accommodations

Cox Enterprises

Senior Manager leading Cox Automotive’s U.S. absence and accommodations programs.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeAtlanta • Illinois, Kansas, North Carolina, Vermont • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $122,600 - $204,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing absence and accommodations programs, ensuring compliance with FMLA, ADA, and related regulations while leading cross-functional teams to improve operational processes. Capable of developing strategic initiatives and governance frameworks that enhance service delivery and stakeholder engagement.

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FMLA ComplianceADA RegulationsLeave ManagementProcess ImprovementStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Absence ManagementAccommodations ProgramsClaims ManagementOperational ProcessesData AnalysisWorkflow AutomationKPI DevelopmentAudit-ReadinessReporting and DashboardsChange Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAnalytical SkillsDetail-OrientedOrganizational SkillsInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

HR TechnologyAI-Enabled SolutionsIntelligent Case ManagementIntegrated Workflows

Certifications & Qualifications

PHR CertificationSPHR CertificationPMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Workers’ CompensationCollective Bargaining AgreementMergers and AcquisitionsOFCCP Affirmative ActionEnvironmental Health and Safety

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategy, compliance, and delivery of Cox Automotive’s absence and accommodations programs
Manage a team responsible for end-to-end leave, accommodation, and claims management processes
Lead absence and accommodations activities for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and business transitions
Oversee M&A-related claims transitions and transfer of eligibility and leave-status data
Interpret and operationalize union Collective Bargaining Agreement requirements
Develop compliant operational processes for federal regulations and Workers’ Compensation
Partner with Environmental Health & Safety, Workers’ Compensation, DOT, Legal, HR Compliance, and other stakeholders
Establish governance, quality, compliance, KPI, service-level, and audit-readiness frameworks
Serve as escalation point and trusted advisor for complex leave and accommodation matters
Oversee FMLA, STD, ADA, LTD, Workers’ Compensation, and company leave programs
Design and implement scalable processes, tools, workflow automation, AI-enabled solutions, and intelligent case management
Partner with HR Technology, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, and Employee Service Center teams on integrated workflows
Maintain SOPs, knowledge articles, documentation, training materials, job aids, and communications
Develop reporting and dashboards for U.S. and Canadian Absence & Accommodations functions
Analyze operational, compliance, vendor, claims, escalation, and service-delivery data to recommend improvements
Monitor third-party administrator escalations and support vendor performance management
Contribute to OFCCP Affirmative Action reporting requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field and 8 years’ progressive Human Resources experience
Alternative qualifications include a master’s degree and 6 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 3 years’ experience; or 12 years’ related experience
3+ years’ experience in a management or leadership role
Proven experience leading leave of absence, accommodations, and/or HR operations programs in a complex organization
Advanced knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and related leave and accommodation regulations
Experience leading complex, cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives
Strong background in process improvement, change management, and stakeholder engagement
Ability to influence and build partnerships across all organizational levels, including executives
Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities
Demonstrated discretion handling confidential and sensitive information
PHR or SPHR certification preferred
PMP certification preferred
Must reside within the Eastern or Central time zones of the United States
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship
No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT, or visa sponsorship now or in future
Must clear a pre-employment drug test

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary range of $122,600.00 - $204,400.00
Incentive program eligibility
Flexible vacation with pay
Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for personal or family-member wellness
Bereavement leave
Time off to vote
Jury duty leave
Volunteer time off
Military leave
Parental leave
Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Retirement planning (401(k))
Paid days off, including sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO
Remote work option for eligible specified locations