OPPORTUNITY
As the Leave, Benefits & Accommodations Manager at Green Dot California you will be part of the founding Human Resources team. Working closely with the Director of Human Resources, your manager, you will monitor and review processes and policies for efficiency and compliance, while recommending changes and improvements to maintain effective and compliant leave, benefits and accommodations policies that simultaneously support the evolving employee experience at Green Dot California. In this role you will support the full cycle management of the leave administration process including parental, FMLA, medical, workers compensation, accommodations, and military from initial notice of the need for a leave to the return to work for all Green Dot California employees.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Leave, Benefits & Accommodations Manager is responsible for the following in addition to any other responsibilities as determined by their manager, the Director of Human Resources.

Leave & Accommodations Management
> Support employees with questions and information during the full cycle of their leave, from the inquiry stage to returning to work
> Build the initial leaves schedule for employees based on the intersection of federal, state laws and corporate benefit programs; adjust and update the schedule to reflect real-time changes; coordinate with the Finance team to ensure pay and use of PTO is reflective of the actual leave schedule and collaborate on the true-up and reconciliation process when the employee returns to work
> Serve as internal subject matter expert for all aspects of Leave of Absence (LOA) and Worker’s compensation policies, practices, and processes and increase efficiencies and scalability relative to LOA and WC
> Support the Director of HR in leading organizational learning and knowledge management related to leave and accommodation rules in the state of California
> Maintain current knowledge of federal and state disability regulations and programs and partner with team members and lead the planning and implementation for new programs and laws
> Communicate with employees regarding their needs for leave and/or modified work schedules and engage with employees to support and facilitate their return to work and formulate recommendations regarding continued leave as a reasonable accommodation
> Analyze, review, update and/or develop LOA related policies and related forms, documents, or communications, as appropriate; administers implementation, coordination and roll out of said policies
> Analyze and administer root cause analysis for recurrent or egregious issues and pain points (system abuse, intermittent leaves) and partner with the Academics and Legal teams to address employee issues and recommend and influence implementation of process, communications, and/or programming modifications where such changes may also alleviate the issue
> Ensure accurate leave information is updated in the HRIS database and audits reports to ensure the system is accurate and up to date
> Review monthly and quarterly reports and makes recommendations to immediate manager on improving LOA processing and practices and provides expertise and education to People Team regarding reports as necessary; recommends refinements and or additional reporting as needed

Benefits Management
> Serve as resident expert on the Human Resources team for all benefits related information to include plan types, allowances and enrollment requirements
> Assist with the annual Open Enrollment process including creating timelines, communications, promoting awareness, and ensuring the accurate enrollment of all employees

QUALIFICATIONS
> You are values aligned and truly believe that every student, whatever their circumstances, holds the innate potential to achieve their goals and succeed in college, leadership, and life
> You are service-oriented with a service mindset. You have had experience with customer service in the past - whether in a professional setting or a volunteer capacity – and have built up a skill set in addressing people’s needs and asks, as well as managing expectations and timelines. You are known for your ‘can-do’ attitude and for always being graciously helpful
> You are a strong, intentional relationship builder and collaborative teammate. You thrive on bringing different stakeholders together around a common goal. You seek to understand different contributors’ motivations and enjoy finding creative ways of meeting multiple objectives > You shape relationships with an ethos of reciprocity. You have time-tested strategies in your toolkit to support effective decision-making processes related to communications, and have developed proven internal management systems that drive consistent results
> You have a bachelor’s degree
> You have 5+ years professional experience in human resources administration (a school-based or nonprofit setting a plus)
> You have extensive knowledge of the leave requirements and other legal protections afforded by the FMLA, ADA, and other applicable laws (a plus)
> You are dependable, humble, have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve
> You will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer
> You will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (submission of proof of vaccination will be required)

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job.

COMPENSATION
The starting salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000, based on experience. In addition, if this hire is made by June 30, 2023, the position qualifies for a one-time $2,500 signing bonus, paid in two installments after months 6 and 12 of employment (subject to change).

In addition, Green Dot offers one of the most robust and comprehensive benefits packages in the industry (for both you and your dependents):

> PPO, EPO and HMO choices for medical, dental and vision coverage - including a 100% employer-paid option (visit https://www.mygreendotbenefits.com/ for more information).
> Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid)
> Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid)
> Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance
> Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)
> Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)
> Monthly parking for Central Office-based employees (100% employer-paid)
> Optional California Parking Cash-Out program for Central Office-based employees
> Wellness programs and resources
> Financial planning/coaching access
> Optional non-matching 401(k) plan
> Potential for remote work opportunities (occasional or on-going)
> Potential for annual performance-based compensation increases
> Potential for annual bonuses
> Potential for stipend work opportunities
> Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid)

Green Dot also offers generous paid time off for an overall work-life balance, while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students:

> 15 days of paid time off during years 1-3 of service (20 days during years 4-6 and 25 days beyond 6 years of service)
> An additional 15 days (minimum) of paid time off each year for our Winter and Spring breaks* (which include the Christmas and New Year’s holidays), as well as an additional 10 annual paid holidays (MLK Day, President’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day and Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Day after Thanksgiving)
3-5 days of paid bereavement leave (if needed)

• May be adjusted annually

Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted and we are looking to fill this position as soon as possible. Green Dot California Home Office, Los Angeles, CA