Corporate Director, Central Leave Office & Accommodations

Overview

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Work Location: Atlanta, GA

Description

The Corporate Director of the Central Leave Office & Accommodations provides systemwide leadership for Emory Healthcare's leave and workplace accommodation programs. This role is accountable for the strategic direction, administration, compliance, and continuous improvement of leave of absence and accommodation processes across the enterprise.

 

The Corporate Director ensures Emory Healthcare's approach to leave and accommodations is legally compliant, operationally sound, and aligned with organizational and workforce priorities. This includes setting standards for how leave and accommodation requests are reviewed, approved, documented, communicated, tracked, reported, and closed, with a strong emphasis on consistency, defensibility, and risk mitigation.

 

Key areas of responsibility include expert oversight of FMLA and state leave programs, ADA and PWFA accommodations, return-to-work programs, and related leave benefits. The role monitors regulatory changes, industry trends, and internal data to recommend program enhancements and ensure Emory Healthcare remains compliant and competitive.

 

Governance & Compliance

Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and state leave laws

Establishes, revises, administers, and communicates leave and accommodation policies, procedures, workflows, and related documentation

Monitors legislative and regulatory changes and leads updates to policies, practices, and training

Reviews and evaluates leave-related benefit programs in partnership with the Corporate Director, Total Rewards

Program Design & Operational Excellence

Oversees end-to-end design and execution of leave and accommodation processes

Establishes audit and quality assurance frameworks

Uses data and metrics to identify risk and drive improvements

Partners with Payroll to ensure accurate leave-related pay and benefits

Cross-Functional Partnership

Collaborates with HR Business Partners, Employee Relations, Legal, Compliance, Payroll, and leaders to resolve complex cases

Partners with Occupational Health Services to align workers' compensation, leave, and return-to-work planning

Education & Training

Designs and delivers training for HR, leaders, and employees on leave and accommodation policies and practices.

People Leadership

Leads leave advisors and nurse case managers

Coaches, mentors, and develops staff and ensures service excellence

Additional Duties as Assigned

 

Travel: Travel between Emory operating units and affiliated sites Work Type: Hybrid employee - may split time between working remotely and working in the office

 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field
• Seven years of progressive HR experience, including five years in leave or accommodation administration
• Three years of people leadership experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Deep knowledge of FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and state leave laws

Healthcare experience strongly preferred

Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium Max 25lbs): up to 25 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally) Lifting 25 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne patho