Leave Manager

Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Leave Manager can change yours.

As a Leave Manager, your will be responsible for overseeing and administering all employee leave programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws while delivering a consistent, compliant, and employee-centered leave experience. This role serves as the subject matter expert for leave of absence programs and partners closely with HR, Legal, Payroll, Benefits, and leaders to support employees through complex leave situations. Critical for success will be the ability to embody the corporate culture in all interactions and demonstrate professionalism and excellence in customer service. The anticipated salary range is $25.00 - $32.00 per hour. This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current market data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. 

Why Michels?

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors


• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality


• We are family owned and operated


• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year


• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities


• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.


• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401 (k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your position and location you may participate in a different benefit plan. 

Why you?

• You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines


• You relish new challenges and evolving technology


• You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates


• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated


• You have a strong attention to detail


• You enjoy working independently

What it takes: 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, preference to HR, 5-7 years of progressive HR experience with significant focus on leave of absence administration


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite


• Strong communication skills. Must present a professional, positive image at all times


• Strong working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, USERRA, and state and local leave laws


• Experience managing complex leave cases and interpreting regulations


• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations


• Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record as determined by the Michels Review Team


• PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification (Desired)


• Experience in a multi-state or complex leave environment. (Desired)