Leave of Absence Manager at Glaukos in Aliso Viejo, CA

Job description

Glaukos - Leave of Absence Manager How will you make an impact? The Leave of Absence Manager will serve as a subject matter expert overseeing leave of absence, workplace accommodation, disability, return-to-work, and workers’ compensation programs. This role will manage complex employee cases, provide guidance to key stakeholders, and drive compliant, equitable, and employee-centered solutions for a global workforce, with primary responsibility for U.S. operations. What will you do? Lead the end-to-end administration of leave of absence, disability, workplace accommodation, return-to-work, and workers' compensation programs. Manage complex and sensitive employee cases, ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and company requirements while balancing employee and business needs. Provide expert guidance to employees, managers, HR Business Partners, Payroll, Benefits, and Legal regarding leave eligibility, accommodations, job protection, pay impacts, and return-to-work planning. Partner with third-party administrators and vendors to ensure high-quality service delivery, effective case management, and timely issue resolution. Develop and maintain policies, procedures, training materials, communications, and operational documentation that support consistency and compliance. Monitor program metrics, analyze trends, conduct audits, and drive process improvements that enhance employee support, operational effectiveness, and risk management. How will you get here? Bachelor’s degree or equivalent employee benefits administration experience. 8+ years of progressive experience administering leave, accommodations, disability, and workers’ compensation programs. Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements, including multi-state compliance. Experience independently managing complex and sensitive employee cases and partnering with third-party administrators. Strong judgment, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency with HRIS, reporting tools, and Microsoft 365 Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, CLMS, or similar credentials are preferred. #GKOSUS