Leave of Absence & Accommodation Specialist
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Job Location:
Spokane, WA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 25 - 30
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Role
URM Stores is seeking a knowledgeable and compassionate Leave of Absence & Accommodation Specialist to manage and support employee leaves and accommodations across Washington Idaho Montana and Oregon with a primary focus on Washington States complex leave programs. This role combines technical expertise in leave law compliance with a genuine commitment to employee care ensuring every case is handled with accuracy empathy and confidentiality.
Youll partner with employees managers and HR colleagues across warehouse and retail operations supporting all aspects of the leave lifecycle and contributing to HR initiatives that strengthen compliance efficiency and the overall employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert on Washington State leave and accommodation laws including PFML FMLA ADA Military Leave and other applicable regulations.
- Administer the full lifecycle of employee leaves including intake eligibility documentation coordination of pay and benefits and return-to-work processes.
- Provide clear compassionate guidance to employees and managers regarding leave timelines accommodations and reinstatement.
- Ensure strict confidentiality when handling sensitive medical or personal information.
- Collaborate with Payroll Benefits and Workers Compensation teams to coordinate pay benefits and overlapping claims.
- Support HR compliance audits policy updates and process improvement initiatives.
- Assist in training managers on leave processes and compliance best practices.
- Stay current on evolving state and federal regulations recommending updates to policies as needed.
Who You Are
- A subject matter expert in Washington State leave and accommodation laws with 3 years of hands-on administration experience.
- A trusted HR partner who balances compliance precision with empathy and discretion.
- A collaborative communicator who works seamlessly across HR functions (Workers Comp Benefits Payroll).
- A detail-oriented problem solver who thrives in complex fast-paced environments.
- A high-integrity professional committed to confidentiality consistency and exceptional service.
Qualifications
- 3 years of experience managing multi-state LOA and accommodation programs (with at least 3 years focused on Washington State).
- Strong working knowledge of FMLA PFML ADA HIPAA and related laws.
- Excellent communication organization and case management skills.
- Proficiency with HRIS and case management tools (e.g. Paylocity Workday or similar).
- HR certification (PHR SPHR SHRM-CP/SCP or CEBS) preferred.
Confidentiality & Professional Integrity
As a valued member of the Human Resources & Payroll team youll be entrusted with highly sensitive and personal information about employees applicants and the organization. Maintaining confidentiality isnt just policyits a cornerstone of professional integrity and essential to the credibility of the HR function. Our team directly shapes the employee experience and contributes to the organizations success by upholding the highest standards of confidentiality professionalism and service excellence. These values ensure we remain a trusted credible business partner to everyone we serve.
Due to the sensitive nature of this role the selected candidate must successfully complete URMs pre-employment process including a background check and verification steps.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly rate: $25.00$30.00 depending on education experience payroll certification(s) and skills.
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx Insurance: URM pays 100% of the premiums for employees and over 90% for dependents!
- 401(k) Retirement Plan: Outstanding Company matchup to 9% of annual salary.
- Professional Certification & Continuing Education Reimbursement.
- Company-Paid Life Insurance Long-Term Disability and great rates for family coverage.
- Short-Term Disability Cancer & Life Flight insurance options.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation six paid holidays four personal holidays paid sick days and a Paid Volunteer Day to support your favorite nonprofit.
- Employee Discounts at our company-owned grocery stores plus discounts on gym memberships cell phone plans computers and more.
- Employee Activities & Recognition: Enjoy a supportive culture and fun company-sponsored events throughout the year.
A Legacy of Local Impact Since 1921
For over a century URM Stores Inc. has been the powerhouse behind independent grocers throughout the Inland Northwest. Our mission is simple: help local grocers thrive by handling everything from purchasing and warehousing to the timely delivery of top-quality merchandise.
What makes us unique Our co-operative model means our Member-Owners arent just customers theyre shareholders. We reinvest in their success by returning earnings to our Co-Op members as patronage dividends.
Today URM employs more than 3000 dedicated team members including those at our subsidiaries Rosauers Supermarkets and Peirone Produce.
Ready to Apply
If youre passionate about accuracy compliance and contributing to a team that positively shapes the employee experience we invite you to apply! Please include your resume AND a cover letter detailing your interest and how your skills and experience align with this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
URM Stores Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. We prohibit discrimination of any kind and are committed to a work environment built on respect inclusion and opportunity for all.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Critical Care
- Administrative Skills
- Time Management
- Report writing
- Microsoft Office
- Store Operations
- Building Regulations
- Telephone handling
- Communication
- Relationship Management
- Service Operations
- Store Management
- Cleaning Services
- Customer Relationship
- Safety and Security
About Company
All of us at URM are proud to be a part of the number one food distributor in the Inland Northwest. By meeting the needs of our customers and the needs of our member-owners, we create our future success. As part of that, our top goal is simple: to build a long and mutually beneficial ... View more
