Global Leave of Absence & Accommodations Leader - Remote

• Leading Solventum 's global Leave of Absence and Workplace Accommodations process strategy, governance, end-to-end operating model, and long-term roadmap to deliver consistent, compliant, and scalable employee experience across regions.

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by establishing service delivery standards, streamlining and modernizing ways of working, and balancing enterprise consistency with country-specific statutory, regulatory, and works council requirements.

• Partnering across Total Rewards, HR, Legal, Employee Relations, Payroll, Occupational Health, HRIS, Compliance, and business leaders to ensure seamless delivery of leave and accommodation programs and clear accountability across the global operating model.

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, driving vendor performance and accountability through governance oversight, SLA management, service improvement initiatives, compliance, escalations, audit readiness, and ongoing optimization of operational and employee experience outcomes.

• Driving vendor governance through Quarterly Business Reviews, vendor scorecards, remediation planning, SLA performance reviews, and continuous service improvement to ensure measurable service outcomes and strong external partner accountability.

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by applying service design and employee journey principles to simplify processes, improve communications, strengthen manager and employee education, enhance accessibility, support return-to-work, and embed service excellence standards across internal teams and external partners.

• Owning and governing global process documentation, standard operating procedures, knowledge articles, and employee and manager guidance materials to ensure consistent, compliant, and scalable Leave of Absence service delivery.

• Ensuring compliance with applicable leave, disability, accommodations, privacy, and employment regulations across global markets , including the establishment of operational controls and audit evidence standards.

• Driving operational excellence through process optimization, automation, AI-enabled solutions, digital employee experience enhancements, knowledge management, and vendor improvement initiatives.

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for leave and accommodation process enhancements, system changes, and workflow updates.

• Using leave utilization, accommodation trends, operational metrics, vendor performance data, employee experience feedback, and compliance insights to inform executive decision-making, prioritize improvements, strengthen service performance, and drive measurable outcomes.

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To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher AND ten (10) years of progressive experience in HR Operations, Total Rewards- Benefits, Leave Administration, Disability Management, Employee Relations, or a related discipline.

• High School Diploma AND fourteen (14) years of progressive experience in HR Operations, Total Rewards- Benefits, Leave Administration, Disability Management, Employee Relations, or a related discipline.

In addition to the above requirements, the following are also required:

• Five (5) years of experience leading enterprise-wide Leave of Absence and Accommodations programs.

• Experience establishing governance, quality controls, and compliance frameworks for complex leave, disability, accommodations, or employee relations programs across multiple jurisdictions.

• Experience managing outsourced service providers and vendor governance frameworks.

• Strong knowledge of leave, disability, accommodation, and employment regulations across global markets.

• Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives and influencing executive stakeholders.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Studies, Organizational Development, or a related field.

• Experience working with HR technology and case management platforms; Workday experience preferred.

• Experience leading HR transformation, process redesign, or shared services global initiatives.

• Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, or Project Management certification.

• Experience implementing leave administration technologies or digital HR solutions.

• Strong analytical, change management, vendor management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

The ideal candidate combines strategic leadership with operational excellence and a passion for employee experience. You will excel at:

• Building scalable, compliant, and employee-centered leave and accommodation programs.

• Translating leave, accommodations, vendor performance, and employee experience data into actionable insights that improve program design, compliance, service quality, and business outcomes.

• Partnering closely with Total Rewards as the program strategy owner, and with HR, Legal, Payroll, Employee Relations, Occupational Health, HRIS, Compliance, and business teams to align priorities, resolve operational barriers, and ensure clear accountability for consistent leave and accommodations outcomes.

• Holding vendors accountable for measurable service outcomes and continuous improvement through performance management and governance.

• Leading change, simplifying processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.