Leave & Employee Relations Senior Consultant
External job listingat CNA Insurance
CNA Insurance seeks a Leave & Employee Relations Senior Consultant to advise on complex leave and accommodation cases, compliance, and process improvements.
Salary
Not provided
Location
Chicago, United States
Employment type
Full time
Workplace
Not provided
Leave & Employee Relations Senior Consultant
Chicago, United States
Job description
About the role
At CNA Insurance, the Leave & Employee Relations Senior Consultant operates within the Employee Relations function and serves as a subject matter expert in leave administration. The role provides advanced consultation and oversight for complex and high-risk leave and accommodation cases, working cross-functionally with the Leave Administration team and partnering with HR Business Partners and business leaders. It may also support broader employee relations matters and cross-functional initiatives based on business needs and priorities.
Responsibilities
- Serve as an escalation point for the strategic resolution of complex, sensitive, or lengthy leave and accommodation matters where legal and/or compliance risk exists.
- Provide guidance on interpreting and applying federal, state, and local regulations (FMLA, ADA, USERRA, PDA) and company policies.
- Apply knowledge of leaves and accommodations to develop defensible, compliant case strategies.
- Advise HR Business Partners and business leaders on complex leave and accommodation issues.
- Provide consultative guidance that supports business continuity while ensuring compliant and equitable outcomes.
- Translate regulatory requirements into clear, actionable recommendations to influence decision-making.
- Coach and guide Leave Specialists to support development and consistency.
- Identify trends, risks, and process gaps, and recommend and lead improvements to the leave and accommodation process with the HR Shared Services team.
Key facts
- The role operates within the Employee Relations function and specializes in leave administration.
- It provides consultation and oversight for complex and high-risk leave and accommodation cases.
- The role partners with HR Business Partners, business leaders, and the Leave Administration team.
Frequently asked questions
What does the role involve?
It provides advanced consultation and oversight for complex and high-risk leave and accommodation cases within the Employee Relations function.
Which regulations does the role cover?
It provides guidance on federal, state, and local regulations, including FMLA, ADA, USERRA, and PDA, as well as company policies.
Who does the role work with?
The role works cross-functionally with the Leave Administration team and partners with HR Business Partners and business leaders.