Associate Manager Leave & Accommodation

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Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Mattel is seeking an Associate Manager, Leaves & Accommodations. This position reports directly into the Manager Benefits & Wellbeing, and will oversee and administer leave requests and accommodations, including those arising under the Family and Medical leave Act (FMLA), the American Disabilities Act (ADA), state and local leave and disability laws, and short-term or long-term disability plans. You will be engaged in all facets of the employee life cycle relating to reasonable accommodations of impairments or disabilities that affect an applicant or employee's ability to complete the required functions of their role. This position requires a strong understanding of relevant employment laws, company policies, and a compassionate approach to supporting employees during challenging situations.

What Your Impact Will Be:

Administer and manage all aspects of employee leave programs, including but not limited to Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state-specific leave laws, personal leaves, and other applicable leave policies in partnership with Mattel's third party leave administrator and internal departments (Legal, Global Security, Payroll, etc.).

Drive timely notification, documentation, eligibility review, benefit coordination and payroll adjustments.

Research and resolve Leave of Absence (LOA) claim issues to ensure a positive employee experience while maintaining confidentiality.

Educate employees on leave options, eligibility criteria, and the necessary documentation required to initiate and maintain leaves of absence.

Coordinate with HR Business Partners and managers to manage leave time accurately and ensure appropriate benefits continuation during absences.

Maintain, audit and oversee benefit deductions and other payroll related tasks impacted by a leave of absence; work in partnership with the Payroll team.

Ensure that development and implementation of policies and practices comply with ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA, ACA, ADA, Paid Family Leave and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations

Serve as the primary point of contact for employees seeking workplace accommodations due to disabilities, medical conditions, and engage with employees in the interactive process.

Collaborate with employees, HR Business Partners, managers, healthcare professionals and Mattel's third-party administrator to evaluate accommodation requests, assess job-related limitations, and explore potential accommodations.

Conduct interactive discussions with employees, managers and third party leaves administrator to gather information, identify appropriate accommodations, and facilitate the interactive process in accordance with the ADA guidelines.

Research and evaluate potential accommodations, including assistive devices, workplace modifications, flexible work arrangements, and reassignment options. Coordinate and oversee the implementation of approved accommodations, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and workplace policies.

Ensure proper documentation, recordkeeping, and confidentiality of all leave and accommodation-related information, adhering to data privacy regulations and company privacy policies.

Liaise and partner with Mattel's Global Security and Employee Health & Safety teams as needed for worker's compensation claims and leaves.

Other duties as assigned.

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