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Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   

What this job involves

The Leaves Manager is responsible for leading a team of Leave Specialists, ensuring the resolution of complex employee leaves matters, leaves management issues, leaves policy interpretation, adherence and administration, accommodations related to leaves and partnership in resolving employee complaints and/or conflicts related to leaves. The Leaves Manager participates in cross functional work with other HR teams and the business supporting leaves matters as needed and has high interaction with the Leaves vendor, Benefits, Payroll and Legal teams. The Leaves Manager is responsible for the identification and enhancement of inefficiencies and optimization of the Leaves area, working across HR. The Leaves Manager also supports Employee Relations as needed for case support, coverage and management.

Direct and assign tasks to Leaves Specialists and optimize use of resources to enhance productivity.Resolve highly complex Leave cases / problems by applying relevant policies, past practices and/or best practices to reach a conclusion.Provide guidance and decision making in partnership with Benefits, Payroll and Legal teams on the highest risk and most complex issues.Provide consultation, guidance and coaching to leaders and HR Business Partners on high risk/complex leave and employee relations related issues, considering employee needs and commercial sensibility.Provide consultation with respect to leaves, reasonable accommodations, termination requests, reduction in force and other related areas as needed.Conduct investigations in response to employee complaints as needed.Identify, recommend and oversee implementation of appropriate actions to resolve employee concerns.Provide guidance, support and training to HRBPs, managers and employees on employee relations and leave issues.Embed a data-driven capability to support routine reporting and optimize vendor and internal performance.Utilize data to identify trends and risk to recommend proactive solutions, training and/or education.Maintain appropriate records of leaves and routinely report on leave activities and KPIs.Provide direction to Leaves Specialists regarding case management and data entry. 

Sound like you? To apply you need:

Breadth and depth knowledge of employment, wage and hour, FMLA, and EEO laws and regulationsDemonstrated computer skills including Microsoft Office applications and WebEx or other telecommunications softwareProficiency in Excel including leveraging data to solve problems and answer business questions, displaying and formatting data in a meaningful way to help tell a story Proven work experience in managing others and building high performing teamsAbility to recommend and/or apply appropriate action based on policy/procedure and/or business practiceAbility to maintain neutrality and calm demeanor in tense/conflict-ridden situations 

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial or Labor Relations or other related field preferred5 – 7 years of employment relations and/or leave administration experienceReliance Matrix: Workday, HR DirectPOPULATIONS SERVED: Employees, Managers, HR, Leadership

Estimated total compensation for this position:

99,000.00 – 110,000.00 USD per year

The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data .

Location:

On-site –Chicago, IL

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

401(k) plan with matching company contributions

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave at 100% of salary 

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

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