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Senior Human Resources Generalist - Leaves of Absence & Accommodations

McKinsey & Company
parental leave, paid time off
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
Jul 02, 2026
People & HR Senior Human Resources Generalist - Leaves of Absence & Accommodations Job ID: 109985 Phoenix Tampa Apply Now Apply Later Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You've come to the right place. YOUR IMPACT You will be instrumental in shaping seamless, consistent, and colleague-centered leave and accommodation experiences across North America. By combining deep expertise with a streamlined management approach, you will help colleagues navigate complex moments while ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and thoughtful partnership across colleagues, HR and business partners. You will play a key role in advancing the firm's commitment to delivering high-quality colleague experience through specialized expertise, process excellence and continuous improvement. You will be based in either McKinsey's Tampa or Phoenix office. You will be responsible for managing individual leaves of absence and accommodation cases for colleagues based in the US while providing optimal care-based support. You will be advising and counseling managers, functions, and office leadership on LOA&A issues and policies and maintaining expertise on regulatory and compliance responsibilities. You will provide subject matter expertise and guidance to office leadership on HR leave and accommodation policies, serving as an expert counselor and trusted source of support for colleagues and senior stakeholders. You will communicate empathetically and clearly with colleagues across backgrounds and experience levels, often during challenging and sensitive moments, while executing consistent administrative processes in line with firm policies. You will champion colleague support and help drive the administration of key HR processes and programs, including creating, tracking, and auditing processes that support risk management and protect the firm and its colleagues. You will also partner with functions that have team members on leaves of absence or accommodations, providing insight and guidance on topics such as coverage planning and role forecasting while building visibility across the firm's teams. You will continue developing expertise in state and federal leave and accommodation legislation, monitoring legislative changes to help ensure processes remain compliant and reduce risk for the firm and colleagues. You will focus on continuous improvement by identifying process or knowledge gaps, increasing efficiencies, maintaining team resources, contributing to Service Lines, and leading workstreams or special projects as needed. YOUR GROWTH You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference. When you join us, you will have: Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey. A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes. Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Exceptional benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family. YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required; SHRM or HRCI certification preferred 3+ years of specialty HR experience, depending on region OR 3-5+ years of general HR experience OR 4-5+ years of McKinsey experience Knowledge of and/or ability to interpret and administer leave and accommodation HR processes and policies in accordance with applicable federal and state employment/leave laws (FMLA/CFRA, ADA, ADA/FEHA, PFL USERRA, etc.) Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Strong attention to detail and a sense of urgency regarding high priority items Comfort navigating ambiguity Interest in HR legal and compliance matters related to leaves and accommodations Strong process ownership with a customer-focused mindset Exemplary judgement, discretion, confidentiality, integrity, and high ethical standards Strong independent project management, organizational, time management, prioritization, and adaptability skills Strong deductive reasoning skills, with the ability to apply general guidelines to specific situations and identify sound solutions Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues. Our unwavering commitment to integrity drives everything we do, guiding us to always act in the best interests of our clients, our people, and the communities we serve. Industries Capabilities Firm Administration Apply Now Apply Later FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. To help you understand what you can expect, the salary range for new joiners in this role in United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, is $94,100 - $117,600 USD gross per year. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest [salary/hourly wages] for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off. FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites. Share This Job