Leaves & HR Compliance Manager

Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.

Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard. We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good.

Be good. Make good. Role Summary Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

The Manager, Leaves HR Compliance owns the enterprise leave of absence, workplace accommodation, and HR compliance programs, establishing operational standards, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives that support business objectives at National Life.

Benefits

laws, while delivering a consistent, compliant, and compassionate associate experience. The role also provides oversight of HR policy governance and regulatory readiness.

, this position partners closely with HR, payroll, legal, and business leaders to align leave and accommodation practices with National Life’s values, operational goals, and employee experience priorities. In addition, this role provides broader HR compliance oversight to support adherence to employment laws/regulations, internal policies, and audit readiness.

Coordination Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate pay, deductions, and benefit continuation during leave events Validate payroll impacts related to

, leave, and accommodations Collaborate with

and vendors to ensure seamless administration and communication

Compliance Regulatory Support Support compliance activities related to health and welfare benefit plans in partnership with

, legal, and external vendors Coordinate and support preparation and timely filing of Form 5500 and associated schedules for applicable benefit plans Support nondiscrimination testing (e.g., Section 125, 105(h), 410(b), 410(k)(3), 401(m)(2), 416, and other applicable testing) to ensure plan compliance and equity Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other applicable

regulations Support delivery of required associate notices and audit documentation Policy Governance Handbook Management Maintenance and governance of HR policies and procedures, including the Associate Handbook Ensure policies are update

Responsibilities

Leave Accommodation Programs Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of leave of absence and accommodation programs, including FMLA, ADA, PWFA, USERRA, state leave programs, parental leave, and company-sponsored leaves Establish and maintain scalable processes that balance compliance, efficiency, and employee experience Oversee the end-to-end administration of leave and accommodation cases, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency Guide complex and escalated cases, including ADA accommodations and intermittent leave scenarios, serving as escalation point Monitor regulatory changes and proactively update policies, procedures, and practices Define service level expectations and operational metrics. Monitor operational performance and implement process improvements.