Benefits Compliance & Leave Administration Manager

Description

At First Republic, we care about our people. Founded in 1985, we offer extraordinary client service in private banking, private business banking and private wealth management. We believe that personal connections are everything and our success is driven by the relationships we form with our colleagues and clients. You'll always feel empowered and valued here.

Incredible teams doing exceptional work, every day.
In Human Resources, we are committed to growing and protecting First Republic and its culture by attracting, retaining and supporting our most valuable resource: people. Providing our colleagues with extraordinary service is our commitment; their success is our reward.

An encouraging culture that invests in you.

Responsibilities

What you'll do as a Benefits Compliance and Leave Administration Manager:

You will have the opportunity to lead the administration and facilitation of the leave management process for the Bank. You will be responsible for ensuring leave management processes are administered consistently with the Bank's policies and compliantly with local, state and federal regulations, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, PDL, LOA, STD, LTD.

This position will also be responsible for overseeing the administration of Workers' Compensation programs and benefit related compliance.


You will be accountable for keeping abreast of all current and future federal and state regulatory requirements and for developing and implementing policies and procedures that ensure the Bank's compliance requirements are met.
- The Leave of Absence (LOA) and Compliance Manager is responsible for the end-to-end leave of absence program. Including program design and daily administration; with focus on the employee experience, accurate pay, policy and legal compliance and continuous improvement.
- The LOA Manager is ultimately responsible for the processing and tracking of employee leaves of absence to include: coordinating the provision of extended disability leave, and producing disability reports and statistical analysis.
- This position also facilitates the ADA interactive process, coordinating the non-occupational return to work program and reasonable accommodation.
- This position will also be responsible for overseeing the administration of Workers' Compensation programs and benefit related compliance. Accountable for keeping abreast of all current and future federal and state regulatory requirements and for developing and implementing policies and procedures that ensure the Bank's compliance requirements are met.
- This role will also be asked to support various benefit department projects as needed.

Qualifications

What skills you will use:
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Work Experience of a minimum of 10 years of disability management and benefits compliance experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of government laws and regulations related to all benefits and leaves with proven experience administering benefit leaves
- Effective negotiation skills to persuade and influence decision makers.
- Ability to accurately interpret large amounts of data and present such data in an understandable format for others.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interact effectively, advise, consult and build strong relationships at all levels
- Ability to produce accurate, detailed work.
- Ability to think strategically, take initiative, make decisions, and manage change
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment requiring multi-tasking and ability to prioritize
- Skill in using computer, including MS Office products and other HRIS technology.
- Must be able to review and analyze data reports and manuals; must be computer proficient.
- Must be able to communicate effectively via telephone and in person.
- Must be able to travel as position requires.
- May be required to lift 25-50 lbs.

Own your work and your career
Are you willing to go the extra mile because you love what you do and how you can contribute as a team? Do you want the freedom to grow and the opportunity to take charge of your own career? If so, then come join us.

We want hard working team players. You'll have the independence to learn, lead and drive change. A culture of extraordinary service, empowerment and stability - that's the First Republic way.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, to the extent consistent with applicable federal and/or state law.