Job Details

Roseburg Forest Products owns, sustains and responsibly harvests 600,000 acres of U.S. timberlands that yield the highest-quality building materials and specialty wood products that generate pride for the job and stand the test of time. Founded in 1936, the privately-held company has built its reputation for quality, versatility and reliability with products shipped across North America that include medium density fiberboard, softwood and hardwood plywood, dimension and stud lumber, and LVL and I-Joists. See how Roseburg is building and growing at www.roseburg.com and @Roseburg

Purpose

The Leave Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end administration of Roseburg's leave of absence and accommodation programs, ensuring compliance, consistency, and a positive team member experience. This role directly supervises the Leave Specialist and serves as the subject matter expert on all leave-related and accommodations processes, including FMLA, ADA, and related programs. The manager ensures policies and practices align with legal requirements and supports continuous improvement of leave and accommodation services across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Company's subject matter expert on federal and state leave laws (FMLA, ADA, USERRA, etc.), internal policies, and applicable pay programs.
• Interpret and administer leave and accommodation programs and policies in accordance with the applicable federal and state employment laws and organizational practices
• Ensure timely and accurate communication with team members and managers throughout the leave and accommodation process.
• Develop, maintain, and provide education on Company policies and processes on accurate and effective administration of all aspects of leave programs.
• Directly supervise leave team members, providing guidance, support, and oversight of day-to-day leave administration and case management.
• Ensure leave program compliance with HIPAA and Employee Privacy guidelines.
• Develop and maintain materials, tools, and guidance for HR, managers, and team members involved in leaves and accommodations.
• Track and analyze program metrics; prepare reports and present data to internal stakeholders to inform decision-making and identify trends.
• Review and resolve complex escalated employee issues related to leave management and programs.
• In partnership with HR, manage accommodation requests in compliance with ADA and related laws, including coordinating the interactive process and return-to-work planning.
• Coordinate with internal HRIS team to ensure the system set up (accrual buckets, waiting periods, request forms, etc) accurately reflects Company policy, legally required entitlements, and current process.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and provide recommendations to internal practices and policies accordingly.
• Collaborate with the Benefits team to coordinate Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD) claims with leave entitlements.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of leave and accommodation program documentation, processes, and communications.
• Other duties as assigned
• Model Company core values

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or related field (or any equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Five (5) years of professional experience in HR, leaves or accommodation administration
• Two (2) years of experience in a leadership position

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR/SPHR certification preferred
• Experience in multiple state leave administration
• Completion of specialized certification or training on FMLA/leave administration a plus

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY AND VETERANS