Sr. Leave & Accommodations Specialist

Join a mission driven team where your work directly supports those who serve our community.
We offer collaborative environment that values cultural competency professionalism and continuous improvement.

$33.56 - $38.46/hr. (D.O.E.) with competitive benefits:

• Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Generous PTO paid sick time 15 days of paid vacations 12 days of paid holidays plus a personal holiday
• Pension CCS/CHS 403(b) Employee Saving Plan
• Employee assistance program

For over a century Catholic Community Services of Western Washington (CCSWW) has provided services for youth immigrants older adults and people experiencing homelessness throughout western Washington state. Our employees and volunteers come from many faith traditions to serve and support poor and vulnerable people through the delivery of quality integrated services and housing. Our focus is on those individuals children families and communities struggling with poverty and the effects of intolerance and racism. We actively join with others to work for justice.

How YOU can make a difference

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Leave & Accommodation Senior Specialist to lead the administration of FMLA WA Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) ADA accommodations and related leave and benefit programs. Supporting a dedicated workforce of 800 you will serve as our internal expert on complex leave laws (FMLA WA PFML ADA) and key benefit programs. This is a critical role that balances technical compliance with a compassionate employee-centered approach.

Mission driven and passionate lead our leave and benefits strategy by joining our HR Team.

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As the Leave & Accommodation Sr. Specialist you will serve as the expert on complex leave issues Workers comp and disability accommodation requests. You will be responsible for overseeing and administering employee leaves accommodations requests and support administration of health and welfare benefits including medical dental vision FSA/HSA life insurance and COBRA. The Leaves & Accommodation Sr. Specialist will also act as the functional lead for our HRIS (ADP) building custom reports and analyzing data to provide actionable insights for agency leadership.

Leave of Absence Administration

• Administer federal state and company leave programs including FMLA WA PFML parental leave and disability.
• Guide employees through eligibility documentation timelines and returntowork processes.
• Maintain accurate tracking notifications and confidential files.

ADA & Workplace Accommodations

• Lead the interactive process under ADA and applicable state disability laws.
• Review medical documentation and collaborate with managers to determine reasonable accommodations.
• Monitor accommodations for effectiveness and maintain thorough documentation.

Benefits Program Support

• Support administration of health and welfare benefits including medical dental vision FSA/HSA life insurance and COBRA.
• Assist employees with escalated benefit questions and troubleshoot eligibility or enrollment issues.
• Partner with vendors to resolve complex benefit cases.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensures strict adherence to employment laws. Oversees the entire Workers Compensation program manages complex investigations and partners with Safety/Risk departments to reduce incidents.

Data-driven Decision Making

• Utilizes HR metrics dashboards and workforce analytics to inform strategic planning and improve organizational effectiveness.

• BA in Human Resource Management Business or equivalent professional experience.
• A minimum of 6 years of deep experience in benefits and leave administration including FMLA PFML ADA and Workers Comp. are a must.
• Technology focused and driven HRIS database (ADP preferred) with a knack for troubleshooting data feeds and improving digital workflows.
• A strong grasp of ACA mandates non-discrimination testing and state/federal labor laws.
• Demonstrates the necessary attitudes knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.

A full job description is available below.

HR Sr. Leave & Accommodations Specialist

Note to Internal Candidates: HR reviews internal compensation and determines any increase based on their experience and also agency internal equity factors. 

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