Global Leave of Absence & Accommodations Leader - Remote

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.

We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

As the Global Leave of Absence & Accommodations Leader, you will provide global leadership for the delivery, governance, and continuous improvement of Solventum’s Leave of Absence and Workplace Accommodations operations. Partnering closely with Total Rewards, which owns the overall program strategy and policy direction, you will be accountable for the global operating model, process strategy, operational excellence, service delivery, vendor governance, employee experience, and global team leadership across legally mandated leave and accommodation programs. Vacation, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Bereavement Leave, and Paid Sick Time are outside the scope of this role.

You will partner with stakeholders across Total Rewards, HR, Legal, Payroll, HRIS, Employee Relations, Occupational Health, Compliance, and business leadership while overseeing a strategic external leave administration partner responsible for day-to-day case management. This role is responsible for translating program strategy into scalable, compliant, and employee-centered service delivery across regions, ensuring clear accountability, consistent execution, and measurable outcomes for employees, managers, internal stakeholders, and external partners.

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.

OR

• 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.

AND

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.

US/ Remote

May include up to 20% domestic and international travel

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life, both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Solventum is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact.

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