Manager, Leave & Disability

Cox Enterprises is hiring a Manager, Leave and Disability who will be responsible for the design, strategy, implementation, and management of Cox’s life insurance, leave of absence, paid time off, and disability plans. This includes the management of life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, family medical leave, paid parental leave, wellness leave, paid time off, military leaves, and personal leaves. The leave and disability manager will ensure compliance with all government regulations, including state and federal disability laws, and that program objectives are in line with the overall goals of the organization.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the design, strategy, and management of Cox’s life, leave, and disability plans.
• Partner with our third-party administrator, consultant, and internal teams (HR, safety, legal, payroll, division leave teams, etc.) to provide guidance and ensure cross-divisional alignment.
• Ensure compliance with standard work, federal/state regulations, and company policy.
• Maintain plan documents, complete legal filings, respond to inquiries, and changing legislation.
• Monitor key metrics by evaluating the plans, benchmarking, and performing cost analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance the operational efficiency of the program.
• Negotiate vendor contracts, review language, terms, and performance guarantees; involve internal and/or external legal counsel as appropriate.
• Key stakeholder of benefits projects and benefits related system updates (ex. Open enrollment, PeopleSoft updates, plan implementations, etc.)
• Maintain system records to ensure accurate and timely information/documentation.
• Create plan communications, including delivering presentations and training to employees at all levels of the organization.
• Responsible for managing direct reports.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resource management, or related field.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in a related field like HR, benefits, leave administration, or similar field.
• Thorough understanding of state and federal regulations relating to benefit plans and all applicable laws relating to benefits administration (including HIPAA, ERISA, ADA, etc.).
• Experience using HR systems to administer benefits, preferably PeopleSoft.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Strong customer service focus and excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment and establish relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven ability to organize and analyze data.
• Strategic thinker and detail-oriented.

Who We Are

About Cox 

We are the Cox family of businesses. We’ve been making our mark since 1898 by building and evolving world-class businesses, staying true to our values, and encouraging top talent to always look for growth and impact while building a career with us.  Our primary divisions – Cox Communications and Cox Automotive – are driving a new wave of innovation, powering smart cities with powerhouse broadband communications and pioneering greener, more progressive transportation alternatives for individuals and fleet operators.  We’re also expanding into new spaces like cleantech and healthcare to rev up our momentum toward building a better future for the next generation.  We’re looking for the talent today who will be our leaders tomorrow. Sound intriguing? Learn more about where we are today, where we hope you’ll be going with us, and the common purpose that unites us at coxenterprises.com.   

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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