Leave and Retirement Plan Administration Manager

Leave And Retirement Plan Administration ManagerThe Leave And Retirement Plan Administration Manager is responsible for overseeing the strategy, administration, and compliance of all leave-related programs, including Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, life/disability, and other leave of absence programs as well as administration of the retirement program.Reporting to the Managing Director of Benefits and Wellness, this role ensures consistent, compliant, and associate-focused leave practices while delivering operational excellence and exceptional service to internal customers. The Manager leads the development of processes, policies, and partnerships that support both employees and the organization, ensuring a balanced approach to compliance, care, and efficiency.Duties & ResponsibilitiesLeave Strategy & Program OversightOversee the organization's leave administration strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirementsLead administration of all leave programs, including FMLA, personal leaves, military leave, and other applicable programsEnsure programs are consistent, equitable, and aligned with company policies and valuesEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, and other applicable regulationsPartner with Legal, HR, and Risk Management to mitigate risk and address complex casesMaintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and adjust policies and practices accordinglyLife & Disability AdministrationOversee administration of short term and long term disability, worksite benefits, and life insurance claimsPartner with the vendor, ensure timely follow up and processing of claimsProvide associate support and guidance for a seamless experienceADA & Workplace AccomodationsOversee the interactive process for ADA accommodations, ensuring timely, compliant, and employee-centered outcomesPartner with leaders and HR Business Partners to implement reasonable accommodations effectivelyProvide guidance and expertise on complex or sensitive accommodation situationsWorkers' Compensation OversightLead workers' compensation program administration, including claim management, vendor coordination, and return-to-work programsPartner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of claims and reduce organizational riskIdentify trends and provide strategies to improve outcomes and reduce costsRetirement Plan AdministrationLead administration of the retirement plan including enrollment, eligibility, contributions, distributions, loans, and rolloversDevelop and execute plan communication, education and engagement strategiesEnsure compliance with ERISA, IRS, and DOL regulationsAssist with Profit Sharing and year-end testing, annual audits, plan documents and disclosuresEducation & ExperienceEducation and Training:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)2-4 years of experience in leave administration, HR compliance, or benefits operationsDeep knowledge of FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, and related regulationsExperience managing complex leave and accommodation casesDemonstrated leadership and team management experienceKnowledge of retirement plans and related regulationsExperience managing retirement plan administrationCompensation and BenefitsSalary offered is based on factors, including but not limited to, the job duties, required qualifications and relevant experience, and local market trends. The role may be eligible for bonus or incentives based on company and individual performance.(Base Pay Range: $60,000 - 80,000/yr)Busey provides a competitive Total Rewards package in return for your time, talents, efforts and ultimately, results. Your personal and professional well-being—now and in the years to come—are important to us. Busey's Total Rewards include a competitive benefits package offering 401(k) match, profit sharing, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance and long-term disability, supplemental voluntary life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness incentives and an employee assistance program. In addition, eligible associates may take advantage of pre-tax health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts. Visit Busey Total Rewards for more information.Equal OpportunityBusey values a diverse and inclusive workplace and strives to recruit, develop and retain individuals with exceptional talent. A team with diverse talent, working together, is essential to Busey's commitment of delivering extraordinary excellence. Busey is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets. Visit Busey.com/Careers to learn more about Busey's Equal Opportunity Employment.Unsolicited ResumesBusey Bank, and its subsidiaries, does not accept any liability for fees for resumes from recruiters or employment agencies ("Agency"), without a binding, written recruitment agreement between Busey and Agency describing the services and specific job openings ("Agreement"). Busey may consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the Agency, unless an Agreement is in place. Any email or verbal contact with any Busey associate is inadequate to create a binding agreement. Agencies without an Agreement are requested not to contact any associates of Busey with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Busey respectfully requests no phone calls or emails.