Vice President – Absence Operations

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About the role

  • Vice President leading absence management operations at ComPsych, a global workplace mental health, well-being, and absence-management provider. Overseeing compliance, leadership, vendors, budgets, and operational transformation.

Responsibilities

  • Execute the enterprise strategy for absence management operations, including FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, and related leave programs
  • Provide oversight for multi-level leadership teams, ensuring operational excellence, accountability, and talent development
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local leave-related laws and regulations; proactively assess and mitigate organizational risk
  • Partner with executive leadership, HR, Legal, Finance, and Operations to align absence management strategy with broader business objectives
  • Oversee vendors and governance, including third-party administrators, consultants, and service providers
  • Drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making, process optimization, and adoption of industry best practices
  • Analyze trends, metrics, and financial impacts to inform decision-making and long-term planning
  • Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation for absence management operations
  • Lead change management efforts related to policy updates, system implementations, and organizational transformation
  • Represent the organization as an absence management subject matter expert at the executive level
  • Embrace emerging technologies and AI-driven innovations to improve operational efficiency, enhance decision-making, and evolve absence management processes and partner experiences
  • Travel when necessary
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
  • 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in absence management, HR operations or related function
  • Expert knowledge of FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, and related regulatory frameworks
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise broad independent judgment and influence organizational strategy
  • Demonstrated success executing complex, cross-functional initiatives in regulated, highly complex, and fast-paced environments
  • Proven ability to lead through ambiguity, manage escalations, and deliver results under pressure
  • Exceptional executive communication, governance, and stakeholder-management skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Self-starter with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work autonomously
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities
  • Consistent and reliable high-speed internet and workspace free from distraction, disruption, or noise is required
  • Ability to be present on camera during work-related trainings, meetings, and/or events
  • Must be able to sit or stand at a desk for prolonged periods while working on a computer

Benefits

  • Full benefits package
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with match
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness program
  • Bonus

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Lead

Salary

CA$188,000 - CA$228,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

RemoteCanada

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