If you are an HR Benefits Professional that specializes in Leave of Absence support, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you in Shakopee, MN! The Leave of Absence Program Specialist plays a vital role in handling employee health and wellness in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for the administration, compliance, and strategic oversight of all Leave of Absence (LOA) programs, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local regulations. **In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:** **Leave of Absence & Policy Management** + Administer and track leaves in accordance with FMLA, ADA, and applicable state/local leave laws, support compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements. + Serve as the SME on leave policy, interpreting laws and applying them consistently across the organization. + Develop, update, and enforce internal leave-related policies in collaboration with HR and EHS teams. + Will have direct supervisory responsibility over the LOA Administrator. **State Paid Leave Program Oversight** + Lead the implementation and management of new state-mandated leave programs, including the Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML). + Provide expertise on policy alignment, medical leave requirements, and operational troubleshooting. + Act as the main resource for employees and managers on state leave programs. **HRIS & Data Management** + Ensure accuracy of leave data within HRIS systems. + Partner with HR Analysts to compile, analyze, and report on leave metrics and trends. + Maintain data integrity and support audits and reporting needs. **Vendor and Stakeholder Collaboration** + Liaise with third-party LOA administrator and internal team members to optimize the leave administration experience. + Coordinate and collaboration with HR, EHS, Occupational Health, Payroll, and Legal teams to ensure consistent communication and issue resolution. + Drive continuous improvement in leave processes and enhance the employee experience. **Who You Are:** You attentively listen to others. You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization. You achieve gained trust and support of others. You step up to handle tough issues. You anticipate the impact of emerging technologies and make necessary adjustments. **For This Role, You Will Need:** + Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field + 5+ years of experience leading LOA programs, preferably in a manufacturing or complex organization + Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally and handle sensitive issues with confidentiality and professionalism. + Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills + In-depth knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and state-specific leave laws **Our Culture & Commitment to You** ​: At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. ​ We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.​ Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is **$85,000 - $135,000** annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role. \#LI-TF3 \#LI-HYBRID **WHY EMERSON** **Our Commitment to Our People** At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration. We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor. At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together. **Work Authorization** Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. **Equal Opportunity Employer** Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. **Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation** If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com . **ABOUT EMERSON** Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability. With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety. We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go! **No calls or agencies please.** **Requisition ID** : 25021517 Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.