Leave of Absence Manager

Pennymac (NYSE: PFSI) is a specialty financial services firm with a comprehensive mortgage platform and integrated business focused on the production and servicing of U.S. mortgage loans and the management of investments related to the U.S. mortgage market. 

At Pennymac, our people are the foundation of our success and at the heart of our dynamic work culture. Together, we work towards a unified goal of helping millions of Americans achieve aspirations of homeownership through the complete mortgage journey.

The Leave of Absence Manager provides administrative support services for employees’ leave of absence requests. As the Manager, your services will include advising employees and managers on all leave of absence policies and processes (i.e. FMLA, CFRA, PDL, PPL, Military, ADA Accommodations, company-specific leaves, etc.), support for ER Team, Payroll/HRIS updates, employee and manager communications, case tracking, and coordination and support for all leave of absence cases and workers’ compensation claims.

The Leave of Absence Manager will:

• Effectively interpret FMLA, Non-FMLA, Paid Parental Leave, ADA and Workers’ Compensation implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities
• Handle administration and processing of ADA requests/accommodations, in compliance with applicable law and company policy
• Process and verify unemployment insurance claims and provide support in workers’ compensation claims process, including return-to-work program oversight
• Coordinate workers compensation administration including first report of injury submissions, coordinating with safety manager and Workers Compensation carrier for effective risk management
• Maintain accurate records of employee leaves and accommodation requests in accordance with specified legal requirements and in full legal compliance
• Create and maintain leave trends, including current leaves, returns from leave, and intermittent leave implications (pay, benefits, return to work, etc.)
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned
• Demonstrate behaviors which are aligned with the organization’s desired culture and values

• Experience in a high-volume, fast paced environment on a national level
• In depth knowledge of Family Medical Leave Act, PDL, PPL, Military Leaves, Americans with Disabilities Act, Workers’ Compensation and other applicable federal and state laws and company leave policies
• Working knowledge of integration of leaves, payroll and benefits
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office products (Word/Excel), HRIS Systems (Ultipro is a plus), use of Google suite and Internet and website navigation required

As one of the top mortgage lenders in the country, Pennymac has helped over 4 million lifetime homeowners achieve and sustain their aspirations of home. Our vision is to be the most trusted partner for home. Together, 4,000 Pennymac team members across the country are guided by our core values: to be Accountable, Reliable and Ethical in all that we do. 

Pennymac is committed to conducting a business that makes positive contributions and promotes long-term sustainable growth and to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. 

Benefits That Bring It Home: Whether you're looking for flexible benefits for today, setting up short-term goals for tomorrow, or planning for long-term success and retirement, Pennymac's benefits have you covered. Some key benefits include: 

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, illness, and parental leave 
• Wellness Programs, Employee Recognition Programs, and onsite gyms and cafe style dining (select locations)
• Retirement benefits, life insurance, 401k match, and tuition reimbursement 
• Philanthropy Programs including matching gifts, volunteer grants, charitable grants and corporate sponsorships

To learn more about our benefits visit: https://pennymacnews.page.link/benefits

Compensation: Individual salary may vary based on multiple factors including specific role, geographic location / market data, and skills and experience as defined below:

• Lower in range - Building skills and experience in the role
• Mid-range - Experience and skills align with proficiency in the role 
• Higher in range - Experience and skills add value above typical requirements of the role 

Some roles may be eligible for performance-based compensation and/or stock-based incentives awarded to employees based on company and individual performance.