Responsible for designing, developing, and implementing Health and productivity management plans as well as time away from work programs and initiatives in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands. Additional responsibilities include vendor management, plan performance, financials, and legal compliance. Maximize The Home Depot' s competitive business advantage by providing expertise and leadership to ensure a fully integrated health management solution that sets the standard for excellence, enhances the quality of life. The key responsibilities will be to improve the health and productivity of all Home Depot associates through the development of state of the art integrated disability programs.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for the design, coordination, implementation, negotiation, and evaluation of all Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Leave of Absence programs. Includes evaluation and updating of the policies and procedures and appropriate vendor management. Responsible for the development and managment of all budgets, reporting and metrics. Ongoing oversight, strategy development, and management of all programs related to integrated disability programs.
  • Select, develop and manage team to support health management programs throughout THD. Responsible for developing an evidenced based strategy for Building Better Health wellness programs, including program design and metrics.Work with VP to develop associated risk based surveillance programs
    • Partner with Workers'Compensation and Benefits to develop an intergrated disability management strategy. This includes assessing overlaps in resources and programs, maximizing vendor relationships and development of communication plan.
      • Develop synergies between Disability and WCC to create an integrated Return to Work program. This includes the development of policies and procedures, as well as the initiation of clinical analyses in order to ensure proper management of the program.
        • Develop medical protocols in combination with Environmental Health and Safety for development of any preventive medical programs such as ergonomics, back programs etc.
          • Serve as Occupational Health Risk Management liaison to Benefits, WCC, and EHS. Provide, expertise, and program management for Aviation, travel and International Health.Nature and Scope:
            Typically reports to VP Medical & Health Management
            Accountable for direct supervision of the work activities of others. Planning, monitoring and reviewing work of subordinates is required. This may include direct supervision of a shift or the coordination of multiple work groups. Makes recommendations concerning selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development.
            
            Environmental Job Requirements:
            Environment: Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
            Travel: Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.