Absence Management Partner

Job Title:

Benefits & Absence Management Partner

Job

Location:

Syosset, NY, US 11791;
Dallas, TX, US 75254

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it’s a family‑owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well‑earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full‑time employee, you can choose from a wide‑ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax‑saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

The Leave Partner is a resource to employees for union and non‑union employee leaves of absence inquiries and resolution. Reviews and works with proper parties to respond and resolve utilizing current processes, policies, and best practices.

Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with expected first‑year total earnings of $65,000‑$85,000 / year including bonus. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate’s education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

• Responds, manages and resolves employee benefits inquiries via telephone and email regarding paid and unpaid leaves of absence, and claims issues primarily related to Workers Compensation.
• Assist employees with the appeal process when claims are denied.
• Work with People Operations issues requiring Master Data changes and correction between internal HRIS and third‑party vendor systems.
• Administer medical leave, personal leave, and other leaves with employees, HRBPs and third‑party vendor and Risk Team.
• Communicate leave payment information with payroll department.
• Support the worker’s compensation leave process including communication with employees regarding pay and insurance premium payments during their leave period.
• Research and complete wage statement requests from the insurance company by retrieving pay information from HRIS for a specified amount of time.
• Escalate unique situations as needed to the Leave Management Leaders.
• Improve strategies and policies for managing leave administration efficiently and with integrity.
• Evaluate alternatives and approve workplace accommodations.
• Follow best practices to return employees back to work utilizing return‑to‑work programs and light duty when possible, coordinating with Nurse Case Manager and EHS Partners.
• Partner with Safety to reduce work injuries.
• Comply with and enforce adherence to federal, state, and local legal requirements including ERISA, Section 125 Cafeteria Plans, State and Federal leave laws and advise employees accordingly.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail skills in processing complex benefits and pay‑related corrections and changes.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical/problem‑solving, problem‑management, presentation development, presentation, and communications skills.
• Knowledge of compliance issues related to a multi‑state, multi‑company payroll.
• Able to communicate and work effectively with cross‑functional relationships; partner with Human Resources Business Partners and all levels of personnel.