The Leave & Time Off Program Supervisor oversees leave administration for leaves managed by our third-party vendor and leads the FBIN Leave Administration team to ensure that FBIN associates who are on a leave of absence are supported through this process. This role supervises the FBIN Leave Administration team to coordinate and administer all US leaves of absence programs including FMLA, ADA, Pregnancy Disability Act, STD, LTD, PPL, Worker’s Compensation, and related state and local statues for all FBIN associates in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws. The Leave & Time Off Program Supervisor will complete the centralization of US leave of absence programs, including harmonization of all leave policies and creation of standard operating procedures, and play a lead role in any future outsourcing or integration of leave administration or policies. The Leave & Time Off Program Supervisor will also be responsible for ownership of the company time-off programs such as holidays, vacation and sick/safe programs. This fast-paced role will provide excellent customer service to our associates while administering or managing all the back-office functions of leave and time off administration and provide guidance and leadership to the leave administrators, location HR, and people managers.
Position location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based in Deerfield, IL.
RESPONSIBLIITIES:
What you will be doing
Serve as the subject matter expert for all leaves and leave procedures and ADA and accommodation claims across the organization ensuring all interested parties have up to date, accurate information to best support our associates and their overall wellbeing and return to work when possible. Serve as the subject matter expert for time off programs across the organization ensuring all interested parties have up to date, accurate information to best support our associates in accessing and utilizing time off programsPartner with HR Technology, Payroll, Benefits, Employee Relations and Corporate communications for the administration and communication of time off programs including any time off program reviews, analysis, legislative and other compliance requirementsDevelop, recommend, interpret and oversee centralized administration of US leave and ADA accommodation programs and policies in accordance with applicable federal and state employment law and educate local HR representatives and managers regarding regulatory compliance in their specific location.Manage the relationship with the third party leave administrator. Manage any joint projects including integrations, implementations, and system setup. Implement performance monitoring and execute swift issue resolution to optimize claim efficiency and ensure positive employee experience.Resolve complex issues and escalations using in-depth knowledge of leave and benefit summary plan descriptions, time off policies, federal, state, and local laws, and standard operation procedures.Manage leave staffing process, including interviewing, hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, coaching, and performance management of the Leave Administration team.Oversee weekly and bi-weekly payroll processes for associates on leave and collaborate closely with Payroll and the third party leave administrator to ensure accurate pay during leaves, efficient processing of short-term and long-term disability claims, and alignment with State/Federal regulations and company policies.Lead continuous improvement of the comprehensive process for associate leaves and accommodations and time off administration, prioritizing efficiency, communication, and positive associate experiences.Leverage reports, technology, and automation to increase accuracy and efficiency throughout the entire leave cycle.Produce and manage reporting metrics and analytics for all leave cases and ADA claims. Present reports as requested.Assist in the creation and facilitation of leave administration training programs across all FBIN companies.Serve as the lead for implementing harmonized leave and time off programs and transitioning all open claims and time off programs for all future M&A activity.Manage the leave vendor by ensuring they are delivering on contractual requirements and being held accountable to performance guarantee metrics.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required.6+ years of experience in leave administration.Strong HR benefit knowledge across Leave and Time Off plans.Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, Section 125, Workers Compensation, Medicare, Social Security and DOL requirements.Excellent communication skills with focus on confidentiality.Experience handling routine and complex benefit inquiries.Strong knowledge of database, report writing and HRIS systems, including relevant experience with Workday, SAP or Oracle.Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.Ability to multi-task and prioritize work on various projects simultaneously.Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.Strong skills in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Additional InformationCompany Description:
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here
Additional Information:
Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $70,000 USD - $110,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.
At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.
Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.
Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN
Equal Employment Opportunity:
FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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