HR Compliance & Leave Specialist

Position: HR Compliance & Leave Specialist Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States. This role supports the Human Resources Business Partner in the execution and administration of key employee compliance programs, with primary responsibility for workers’ compensation coordination and internal administrative tracking of leave and accommodation processes. Full-time Employees Are Offered The Following Benefits Comprehensive health and medical benefits 401(k) Retirement savings plan Professional growth and leadership training Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave Benefits may vary depending on your work location. Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities Leave Administration Serve as the primary internal contact for the Company’s third‑party workers’ compensation claims management provider. Administer FMLA, state leave programs, and Company leave policies in accordance with federal and state regulations and internal procedures. Manage all notices, certifications, documentation retrieval, deadlines, and return‑to‑work processes. Oversee and track all open claims, medical appointments, restrictions, and return‑to‑work milestones to ensure timely case progression. Design and socialize legally compliant leave processes, training managers and employees on their processes and responsibilities. Coordinate modified duty and light‑duty assignments in partnership with operations leadership and HR Business Partners (HRBPs). Identify and escape high‑risk claims, legal concerns, trends, or compliance risks to HRBP, Safety, or HR leadership as appropriate. General HR Support Promote and reinforce Flowers Foods’ culture, values, and standards of professionalism. Support payroll administration by ensuring timely and accurate submission of HR data, employee status changes, and leave‑related updates that impact pay. May serve as payroll backup as needed. Maintain HR files, documents, and systems consistent with Company policy and confidentiality requirements. Monitor HR data and prepare reports, summaries, or dashboards for HRBP leadership. Comply with all Company policies and regulatory guidelines, including EEO, Harassment Prevention, Aff… (affirmative action), Safety, and Sarbanes‑Oxley requirements. Proactively pursue professional development to maintain current HR knowledge and build subject‑matter expertise. Perform additional duties as assigned that contribute to the effectiveness of the HR function. Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications Minimum of 3 years’ progressive human resources experience in HR Operations, leave or compliance‑focused roles. Experience in CA leave and workers’ compensation administration or HR process coordination strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA/ADAAA, OSHA, EEO, and relevant CA‑state leave of absence regulations. Demonstrated ability to work with autonomy and manage confidential and sensitive information professionally. Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or related field preferred. Associate’s degree required. Salary Range $70,000 ‑ $78,000 EEO Statement Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements. If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e‑mail to Julia Vulcan at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries