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*Location*: Hershey, PA * Department*: HR * Summary of Role*: The Associate Manager, Leave of Absence Administration, is responsible for managing the daily operations of leave programs across the United States, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and delivering a positive employee experience. This role supervises a team of two leave specialists and partners with internal stakeholders, Information Services (IS), and external vendors to manage leave cases efficiently and compassionately. The Associate Manager also supports system integrations, reporting, and vendor supervision for Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and other statutory or company-sponsored leave programs. * Role Responsibilities:* 1. Manage a team of two employees responsible for all aspects of company leave of absence programs. 2. Oversee leave cases including FMLA, parental, military, STD, LTD, and other statutory or company-sponsored leaves across the U.S. 3. Collaborate closely with IS to manage and troubleshoot integration files related to leave administration and disability programs. 4. Liaise with third-party leave administrators and disability carriers to coordinate STD and LTD benefits and resolve issues. 5. Track and analyze leave trends, volumes, and compliance metrics across U.S. operations. 6. Ensure compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local regulations and internal policies. 7. Maintain and update the Leaves Power BI Dashboard to ensure accurate and timely reporting. 8. Ensure data accuracy in HRIS and leave management systems. 9. Prepare reports for HR leadership and support audits as needed. 10. Contribute to policy updates and training initiatives. * * * * * * * * * Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:* * Prior experience supervising or leading a team strongly preferred. * Strong knowledge of FMLA, STD, LTD, leave laws and programs. * Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills. * Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. * Minimum Education and Experience Requirements*: * Education – o Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred. * Experience – o At least 3 years of experience in leave administration or related HR function. o At least 3 years of supervisory experience. #LI-TL1 #LI-Hybrid The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans. You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability. You can request an accommodation via phone or email. To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to [email protected]. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Needed” in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.