Manager, Leave of Absence at Machinify
United States
$100k - $120k
<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Machinify is a leading healthcare intelligence company with expertise across the payment continuum, delivering unmatched value, transparency, and efficiency to health plan clients across the country. Deployed by over 85 health plans, including many of the top 20, and representing more than 270 million lives, Machinify brings together a fully configurable and content-rich, AI-powered platform along with best-in-class expertise. We’re constantly reimagining what’s possible in our industry, creating disruptively simple, powerfully clear ways to maximize financial outcomes and drive down healthcare costs.</span></p></div><h1><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Position Summary</strong></span></h1> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">The Leave of Absence Manager owns end-to-end administration of all employee leave programs — including FMLA, state-specific leaves (e.g., Pregnancy Disability Leave, domestic violence/safe leave, state paid family and medical leave programs), ADA accommodation-related leave, and company-provided leave policies. This role also serves as a cross-trained backup and active contributor to the Benefits team, supporting day-to-day administration of health, welfare, and retirement plan. The ideal candidate combines deep leave-compliance expertise with the versatility to step into benefits administration as workload and coverage require.</span></p> <h1><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></h1> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Leave Administration (Primary Focus)</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Serve as subject matter expert and administer all leave types — FMLA, state family/medical leave, PDL, ADA-related leave, military leave, and state domestic violence/safe leave — ensuring compliance with federal and multi-state requirements for a remote workforce spread across the US.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Track eligibility, certifications, and entitlement balances across concurrent leave types (e.g., FMLA running with state PDL or short-term disability).</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Manage intermittent and reduced-schedule leave requests, ensuring time is tracked in compliant increments and consistent with plan documents and applicable regulations.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Coordinate with payroll, workers' compensation carriers, and short/long-term disability vendors to ensure accurate pay, benefits continuation, and return-to-work processes.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Serve as the primary point of contact for managers and employees navigating leave requests, providing clear, empathetic guidance while maintaining confidentiality.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Monitor state and federal legislative changes affecting leave entitlements across all states where the company has employees, and update policies and processes accordingly.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Own leave-related recordkeeping, reporting, and audit-readiness; prepare documentation for Director and/or Legal on complex or contested leave cases.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Benefits Administration (Cross-Trained / Secondary Focus)</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Support day-to-day administration of health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including enrollment, life-event changes, COBRA and vendor escalations.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Partner with the Benefits team during Open Enrollment and audits, providing surge support as needed.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Act as a cross-trained backup for benefits inquiries during team absences or peak volume periods.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Cross-Functional & Process Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Maintain and improve leave and benefits BPs, ensuring consistency across systems and vendor platforms.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Maintain documentation / training for managers on leave and accommodation processes.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Identify process efficiencies and support system implementations or upgrades related to leave and benefits administration.</span></li> </ul> <h1><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></h1> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Required</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">5+ years of progressive experience in leave of absence administration, with direct ownership of FMLA, disability, and multi-state leave compliance.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Working knowledge of ADA interactive process requirements as they intersect with leave.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Strong understanding of state-specific leave laws (e.g., pregnancy disability leave, paid family/medical leave, domestic violence leave) and how they interact with federal requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Experience partnering with payroll and third-party leave/disability administrators.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Excellent judgment handling sensitive, confidential employee situations.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex leave rules clearly to employees and managers.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Preferred</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Prior exposure to benefits administration — health & welfare plans and retirement plans.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Professional certification such as CLMS (Certified Leave Management Specialist), CEBS, or PHR/SHRM-CP.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Experience with HRIS and leave management systems (e.g., Workday or similar).</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Experience operating across with remote, national employee population.</span></li> </ul> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What We Offer:</strong></span></div> <ul> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Work from anywhere in the US! Machinify is digital-first.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Top Medical/Dental/Vision offerings</span></div> </li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">FSA/HSA</span></div> </li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Tuition reimbursement</span></div> </li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Competitive salary, 401(k) with company match</span></div> </li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Additional health and wellness benefits and perks</span></div> </li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Flexible and trusting environment where you’ll feel empowered to do your best work</span></li> </ul> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The salary for this position is based on an array of factors unique to each candidate: Such as years and depth of experience, set skills, certifications, etc. We are hiring for different levels, and our Recruiting team will let you know if you qualify for a different role/range. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Pay range: $100,000 - $120,000</span></div> <div> </div><div class="content-conclusion"><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Equal Employment Opportunity at Machinify</strong></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. 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