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Leave of Absence and Accommodation Strategy Advisor

AT Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments

Leave of Absence and Accommodation Strategy Advisor

Durham, NC

Job Description:

The Role

As the Leave of Absence and Accommodation Strategy Advisor, you play a critical role in shaping Fidelity's Leave and Accommodation programs. This includes defining, supporting, and continually improving these programs, which focus on federal leave and accommodation laws (i.e.: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act and Amendments Act (ADAAA) and Pregnant Workers' Fairness Act (PWFA), state leave laws. In this individual contributor leadership position, you'll oversee our Leave of Absence vendor and serve as a strategic liaison for leadership while focusing on refining the leave and accommodation support strategy, aligning with company policies, and implementing programs to meet the needs of the firm. You'll also design and deliver training, metrics, reporting and communications to internal business partners and leadership.

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The Expertise and Skills You Bring

  • Able to work at both a strategic and tactical level to support BU & HR initiatives. Must have strategic focus and ability to set long-term vision while providing the tactical support
  • Able to prioritize and delegate tasks and responsibilities in partnership with the operations team, while balancing multiple process optimization initiatives
  • In depth knowledge of federal leave and accommodation laws (i.e.: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act and Amendments Act (ADAAA) and Pregnant Workers' Fairness Act (PWFA), state leave laws and programs, and overall integrated disability absence management
  • Additional HR experience is preferred
  • Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HR platform and talent management systems (Workday/ServiceNow)
  • Proven talents in process improvement and measurements are a plus
  • Experience managing various 3rd party vendors including annual planning and periodic vendor reviews.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to use data to describe and articulate business needs
  • Ability to partner and work across Fidelity on various initiatives and projects, including with executive leadership
  • Demonstrate understanding of macro level environment to assess and mitigate risk
  • Excellent presentation development and delivery skills with the ability to engage at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to take initiative and solve business problems through partnership and planning

Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position

The Team

As a member of the Fidelity Leave of Absence and Accommodations team, you will work within Enterprise Human Resources to support various business unit HR teams, associates and managers. The team offers centralized, and scalable solutions for firm wide HR needs. The Leave of Absence and Accommodations team works with internal policy and compliance stakeholders, as well as outside vendors in support of Fidelity's leave of absence and accommodations programs.

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Human Resources
Fidelity's hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office.

Client-provided location(s): Durham, NC, USA; Merrimack, NH, USA
Job ID: Fidelity-2108508
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program

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