Academy Sports + Outdoors · 5 hours ago
Human Resources - Leave of Absence Manager
Katy, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAcademy Sports + Outdoors is committed to creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth. The Leave of Absence Manager is responsible for overseeing the administration of all team member leave programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and partnering with stakeholders to enhance leave policies while managing documentation and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Oversee and manage all aspects of leave administration, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company policies
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) on leave programs, partnering with HRBPs and leadership to ensure understanding and adherence
Analyze leave trends and provide regular reporting and recommendations to HR and leadership
Collaborate with legal, payroll, and benefits teams to ensure seamless execution of leave processes and accurate payroll integration
Lead and develop the leave administration team, ensuring continuous training and compliance with evolving leave laws
Act as the escalation point for complex leave cases, providing guidance and resolution strategies
Develop and maintain comprehensive leave-related training materials, resources, and process documentation
Identify and implement enhancements to leave processes, improving efficiency and team member experience
Partner with external vendors, where applicable, to ensure effective leave administration and compliance
Perform additional duties as assigned by HR leadership
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree (accredited) in Human Resources or a similar field of study, or equivalent years of related work experience in lieu of a degree is required
10+ years of progressive experience in leave administration, HR operations, or a related field, with expert-level knowledge of FMLA, ADA, state disability programs, paid family/medical leave, and other leave policies
5+ years of direct leadership experience managing a leave administration team or HR department
Proficiency in HR technology systems (e.g., Workday, or similar platforms) is required
Expertise in U.S. leave laws and regulations, ensuring full compliance across multiple states
Ability to develop, update, and implement leave policies in alignment with business needs and regulatory changes
Strategic problem-solving skills with the ability to assess leave trends, identify challenges, and recommend process improvements
Strong analytical abilities to interpret and leverage leave data for workforce planning and decision-making
Effective collaboration with key stakeholders, including HR, payroll, benefits, legal, and leadership teams
Proven ability to lead and develop a team, ensuring best-in-class leave administration and customer service
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and educate various audiences
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage high volumes of leave cases while maintaining confidentiality
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and HRIS reporting tools
Available during the hours of business for all divisions
Able to work evenings, weekends, and Holidays as needed
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
Preferred
Retail industry experience with multi-unit, multi-state responsibilities is highly preferred
Experience in fast-paced, high-volume corporate environments with demonstrated adaptability to evolving priorities
Company
Academy Sports + Outdoors
At Academy Sports + Outdoors, we believe in the power of fun. And we believe in helping our customers have more of it.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2020-10-01IPO
2011-05-31Acquired
Leadership Team
Steven Lawrence
Chief Executive Officer
Carl Ford
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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