Michael Kors Leave Coordinator

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Employment Full-Time
Seniority Mid-Level
Compensation $55,000–75,000/year
Department Human Resources, People & Culture
Industry Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
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Michael Kors — NY Metro Area Leave Coordinator. Manage FMLA/ADA leave cases and coordinate HR/payroll across U.S. & Canada. $55k–$75k.

Overview

Michael Kors is a global luxury fashion brand within Capri Holdings, offering ready-to-wear, accessories and lifestyle products. As part of Capri Holdings (which includes multiple luxury maisons), the brand combines design-led creativity with a large-scale retail and wholesale footprint and a focus on cross-brand talent mobility.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Administer end-to-end leave cases across the U.S. and Canada including FMLA, ADA, state-protected leaves, short-term and long-term disability, parental and personal leaves, and provincial Canadian programs.
  • Perform intake, determine eligibility, prepare and secure documentation, track leave timelines, and manage return-to-work coordination and clearance processes.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers; deliver clear, empathetic guidance and timely case updates throughout the leave lifecycle.
  • Maintain accurate, audit-ready case files and notes within Capri’s leave tracking systems and internal documentation tools while preserving strict confidentiality.
  • Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Employee Relations, Payroll, HRIS, Benefits and Risk Management to ensure correct leave classification, payroll adjustments, and workers’ compensation integration.
  • Identify trends or compliance risks and escalate to the Leave Manager; support the redesign of in-house leave workflows, communication templates, and employee resources.
  • Support system enhancements and testing for leave management tools; contribute to policy revisions, template creation, and employee-facing materials to improve clarity and efficiency.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field preferred; equivalent work experience accepted.
  • 2–4 years of experience in leave administration, HR operations, benefits administration or a closely related function.
  • Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, state leave programs and/or Canadian provincial leave requirements preferred.
  • Proven experience in a multi-state or retail environment is an advantage.
  • Proficiency with HR systems; direct experience with Workday is beneficial.

Skills

Workday HRIS leave tracking systems case management and return-to-work coordination knowledge of FMLA and ADA requirements compliance and documentation management strong written and verbal communication with an empathetic approach highly organized with demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information

Experience

2–4 years of hands-on experience administering leaves of absence, HR operations, benefits administration, or closely related HR functions, preferably in a multi-state or retail environment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent professional experience accepted.

Workplace

This position is based in New York, New York, USA. Cerulean lists 1.569 open roles in New York, including 26 posted recently. The broader New York area accounts for 1.696 active listings on Cerulean, 35 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.534 open positions, with 166 posted this week.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 55,000 to USD 75,000 per annum.

Benefits

Generous paid time off & holiday calendar; Summer Fridays; internal mobility across brands; cross-brand discount; exclusive employee sales; Fav 5 Cards (MK friends and family discount); 401(k) match; paid parental leave; Thrive wellness program; commuter benefits; gym discounts

Culture

Michael Kors fosters a fast-paced, creative retail culture that emphasizes design excellence and commercial execution. As part of Capri Holdings, the organisation promotes cross-brand mobility, inclusive collaboration, and a people-centred approach to employee experience.

About Cerulean

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