MGR LEAVE OF ABSENCE 3

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Oct 15, 2026

Req ID: 50334
Team: O20 HR OPERATIONS
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: Yes, up to 10% of the time

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $140,000.00 to $176,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

Leads, strategizes, and manages the organization’s leave administration program, establishing policies for FMLA, ADA, and other statutory or company leave types. Lead a team responsible for processing leave requests, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and timely communication with employees and managers. Advise leadership on complex leave cases, interpret regulations, and resolve escalated issues. Monitor leave usage trends, analyze program effectiveness, and recommend policy or process improvements. Develop training for HR staff and managers on leave procedures and documentation standards.

Experienced in collaborating and overseeing third party vendors (TPAs) administering the company’s leave and disability programs for represented and non-represented employees. Ability to create and communicate metrics to help monitor productivity, control costs and support employee well-being.

Hands-on experience managing complex high-volume leave programs across multi-states with proven ability to reconcile leave impacts with payroll and HRIS systems and platforms. Proven ability to interpret, execute and communicate federal and state laws such as Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), and state paid leave programs.

Ability to lead cross-functional teams across organization in preparation for additional state paid leave programs including Virginia and Maryland.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; Master's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience.

One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's degree to meet mininum qualifications:
NNS Apprentice School graduate
Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) Graduate
Associate's degree OR other formal 2 year program AND 2 years of relevant Exempt experience OR 4 years of relevantt Non-Exempt experience
Military Paygrade-5 or above Military experience
High School/GED AND 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience OR other relevant Exempt experience
High SchoolL/GED AND 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience OR other relevant Exempt experience

Nice to Have

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

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