HR Supervisor - Leaves & Accommodations

Company SummaryEchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV. Department SummaryIn Human Resources, we collaborate with the innovators who drive DISH's creative ambition. From recognizing and fostering the development of our company's talent to navigating an ever-changing business landscape, our HR team drives positive change for both the company and our team members interested in growing their careers at DISH.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe HR Operations Supervisor - Leave of Absence shapes an exceptional employee experience by managing in-house leave programs and accommodations. This role combines deep, hands-on expertise with a commitment to compliance, fostering a culture of care and support during pivotal moments in employees' lives. The Leaves team provides support and guidance to employees regarding FMLA, ADA, leave of absence, return to work, accommodations, and critical employee support issues. The supervisor will ensure accurate tracking and timely processing to mitigate risk, and will include appropriate partners, such as legal, managers, workers compensation, third party vendors, etc. Key Responsibilities:Lead in-house administration of leave programs (FMLA, ADA, Workers’ Comp) with hands-on expertise, ensuring compassionate support during important life eventsPartner cross-functionally to harmonize HR processes, maintaining detailed compliance with all relevant lawsManage, coach, and develop a team of 7-9 Case Managers to deliver outstanding service to employeesGuide interactions around benefits, accommodations, and retirement with empathy and professionalismMentor Leaves Case Managers in facilitating interactive discussions and assists with implementing creative and compliant return to work strategiesConduct regular one-on-ones, quality reviews, and performance evaluations to support employee growthAct as an expert resource, guiding Case Managers through complex LOA and accommodation casesLead team meetings and harmonize processes for alignment and clarityUse data and process mapping to identify efficiency opportunities and enhance the employee journeyProactively identifies areas of concern and high risk with individual cases and involves legal when appropriateSkills, Experience and RequirementsEducation and Experience:Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience3-5+ years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience3+ years of experience providing HR support for large organizations (approximately 5000+ employees)2+ years of experience managing peopleSkills and Qualifications:Experience across multiple HR disciplines preferred (i.e. Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Investigations, Leave of Absence, HR Operations, Compliance, Generalist work, etc.)Experience supporting multiple employee types and multiple lines of business (i.e operations, entry-level, professional, technology, etc.)Experience working in an entrepreneurial culture as well as a larger, established company desiredProven track record of building business acumen and applying business knowledge to problem solving and making recommendations to leadershipAbility to build strong relationships with employees, people managers and teams in order understand team dynamics, become a trusted partner, and use influence with stakeholdersExperience in coaching and advising employees at multiple levels from front-line hourly employees to executivesAdept at handling multiple competing priorities and duties in a fast-paced, results-driven, rapidly changing environment - with minimal daily oversightAbility to identify trends in data and/or observations, and is comfortable at informing and partnering with appropriate stakeholders to make recommendations based on trendsA strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with the utmost careProficiency with the Google Suite, including but not limited to, Google Sheets and Google DocsVisa sponsorship not available for this roleSalary RangesCompensation: $72,350.00/Year - $103,400.00/Year BenefitsWe offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits.The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement, Pay Transparency, EEOC Know Your Rights (English/Spanish)