Associate Manager Leaves & Accommodations

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Team:
It takes energy, passion and hard work to bring innovative play experiences to millions of children around the world. To ensure our employees are fully equipped to deliver on our mission, the Benefits & Wellbeing team leads Mattel’s charge in offering a holistic set of benefits designed to empower a culture of wellbeing where every employee can reach their full potential – both at work and at home, today and in the future.

Our offerings are centered around holistic employee wellbeing.

The Opportunity: 
Mattel is seeking an Associate Manager, Leaves & Accommodations. This position reports directly into the Manager Benefits & Wellbeing, and will oversee and administer leave requests and accommodations, including those arising under the Family and Medical leave Act (FMLA), the American Disabilities Act (ADA), state and local leave and disability laws, and short-term or long-term disability plans. You will be engaged in all facets of the employee life cycle relating to reasonable accommodations of impairments or disabilities that affect an applicant or employee's ability to complete the required functions of their role. This position requires a strong understanding of relevant employment laws, company policies, and a compassionate approach to supporting employees during challenging situations.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Administer and manage all aspects of employee leave programs, including but not limited to Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state-specific leave laws, personal leaves, and other applicable leave policies in partnership with Mattel's third party leave administrator and internal departments (Legal, Global Security, Payroll, etc.).
• Drive timely notification, documentation, eligibility review, benefit coordination and payroll adjustments.
• Research and resolve Leave of Absence (LOA) claim issues to ensure a positive employee experience while maintaining confidentiality.
• Educate employees on leave options, eligibility criteria, and the necessary documentation required to initiate and maintain leaves of absence.
• Coordinate with HR Business Partners and managers to manage leave time accurately and ensure appropriate benefits continuation during absences.
• Maintain, audit and oversee benefit deductions and other payroll related tasks impacted by a leave of absence; work in partnership with the Payroll team.
• Ensure that development and implementation of policies and practices comply with ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA, ACA, ADA, Paid Family Leave and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees seeking workplace accommodations due to disabilities, medical conditions, and engage with employees in the interactive process.
• Collaborate with employees, HR Business Partners, managers, healthcare professionals and Mattel's third-party administrator to evaluate accommodation requests, assess job-related limitations, and explore potential accommodations.
• Conduct interactive discussions with employees, managers and third party leaves administrator to gather information, identify appropriate accommodations, and facilitate the interactive process in accordance with the ADA guidelines.
• Research and evaluate potential accommodations, including assistive devices, workplace modifications, flexible work arrangements, and reassignment options. Coordinate and oversee the implementation of approved accommodations, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and workplace policies.
• Ensure proper documentation, recordkeeping, and confidentiality of all leave and accommodation-related information, adhering to data privacy regulations and company privacy policies.
• Liaise and partner with Mattel’s Global Security and Employee Health & Safety teams as needed for worker’s compensation claims and leaves.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For: 

• 2-5 years of experience in leave management and reasonable accommodation practices
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state and local leave laws such as FMLA and ADA
• Experience with administration of leave and accommodation benefit programs in multiple states
• Strong understanding of HR policies, practices, and employment law compliance
• Experience working for a global, matrixed organization
• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen
• Can easily establish credibility and build solid working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives with competing deadlines
• Spanish bilingual highly preferred
• Full proficiency in MS Office

The annual base salary range for this position is between $96,000 – $135,000
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:

We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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