Leave of Absence Manager

Milliman

Leave of Absence Manager leading leave and disability programs in a multi-state workforce at Milliman. Ensuring compliance and best practices across operational administration while managing a team.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $85,100 - $161,575 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

leave administrationdisability programsworkers' compensationregulatory compliancedata analysisprocess designcase managementpolicy developmentvendor performance managementleave coordination

Soft Skills

people managementjudgmentdecision-makinganalytical skillsconfidentialitydiscretionindependent accountabilitywritten communicationverbal communicationinfluencing skills

Industry Keywords

federal leave lawsstate leave lawsmulti-state organizationcomplex leave casesdecentralized environmentmatrixed environmenthigh-risk casesscalable processescompliance controlsleave of absence programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the strategic oversight and administration of leave of absence, disability, and paid time off programs across a multi-state workforce.
Serve as the subject matter expert on federal, state, and local leave laws to ensure compliant leave administration.
Oversee coordination of workers’ compensation cases with leave and disability programs.
Partner with the Benefits Manager to align leave, disability, and health plan strategies.
Monitor legislative developments and recommend policy updates.
Provide guidance on complex leave and accommodation cases with HR and Compliance teams.
Lead a team of three leave analysts and ensure high-quality case management.
Oversee day-to-day administration of leave and disability programs, including vendor performance management.
Design scalable leave processes and compliance controls.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in leave administration within mid- to large-sized, multi-state organization (2,000–5,000 employees).
Minimum 3 years of direct people management experience.
Deep expertise in federal and multi-state leave laws and regulatory compliance, including complex leave coordination and disability integration.
Demonstrated experience managing escalated, high-risk, or complex leave cases with strong judgment and defensible decision-making.
Experience operating in a decentralized or matrixed environment.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.
Proven ability to design and implement scalable processes and compliance controls.
High degree of confidentiality, discretion, and independent accountability.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively influence and educate stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision – Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
401(k) Plan – Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions.
Discretionary Bonus Program – Recognizing employee contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses.
Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis.
Holidays – A minimum of 10 paid holidays per year.
Family Building Benefits – Includes adoption and fertility assistance.
Paid Parental Leave – 11 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria.
Life Insurance & AD&D – 100% of premiums covered by Milliman.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by Milliman.