Human Resources Leave & Accommodations Manager (JO 51-26)

**CLOSING DATE:THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17 2026 @ 5:59 AM**APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE & TIMEPosition Overview:The HR Leave & Accommodations Manager oversees the administration compliance and continuous improvement of employee leave and workers compensation programs in compliance with company policies collective bargaining agreements applicable laws and regulations. As a member of the Human Resources Management Team plays a vital role in achieving the departments Functions for the Position:Leads administration of protected leave and workers compensation programs ensuring compliance with federal state and local laws (including FMLA ADA USERRA Hawaiʻi Family Leave Law (HFLL) and Hawaiʻi workers compensation requirements) applicable collective bargaining agreements and company policies. Supervises and develops HR Specialist(s) as applicable supporting leave administration to ensure consistent timely and statutorily compliant case management and complex and escalated cases including eligibility determinations accommodations claims status and return-to-work plans. Serve as primary liaison between the company and applicable third-party administrators insurers medical providers and address related issues that may arise. Lead the interactive process and reasonable accommodation efforts in collaboration with employees management safety and risk partners and union representatives ensuring compliance with applicable disability and leave return-to-work and modified duty programs to support recovery and reduce lost time. Ensure accurate tracking reporting and recordkeeping within proprietary database HRIS and case management systems. Perform regular audits and reconciliations of leave workers compensation and case file data to ensure accuracy and guidance and training to supervisors and employees on protected leave workers compensation and related contract requirements. Support audits grievances and regulatory inquiries related to protected leave and workers compensation with the review updating communication and administration of applicable policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and supervise and evaluate Human Resources staff assigned to protected leave and workers compensation programs. Provide guidance training and support to ensure effective performance of their duties and promote professional growth and in all areas of Human Resources as needed including but not limited to recruitment benefits administration employee relations compliance and other HR functions and demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical behavior and professional Knowledge & Skills:Knowledge and understanding of company policies and procedures collective bargaining agreements and applicable federal state and local laws and knowledge of employment law leave administration workers compensation benefits administration HR compliance requirements and general Human Resources ability to support a broad range of Human Resources functions including recruitment employee relations performance management talent development and other HR programs and commitment to ethical behavior confidentiality and professional analytical problem-solving and critical-thinking verbal and written communication skills including the ability to compose clear and concise in Microsoft Office Suite HRIS and internal software. Education Training and Experience:Bachelors degree in Business Administration Public Administration Human Resources Management Industrial Relations or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; OR an equivalent combination of education and at least ten (10) years of progressively responsible Human Resources Human Resources certification is five (5) years of management-level Human Resources experience in a medium-to-large organization including experience supervising HR staff and/or leading HR functional five (5) years of demonstrated experience managing leave administration programs (including FMLA ADA accommodations and applicable state/local leave requirements) and workers compensation claim administration and coordinationOther Job Requirements & Conditions:Exercises independent judgment while managing multiple priorities in a confidential environment. Builds effective working relationships with leadership employees union representatives and external partners. Handles sensitive matters with tact discretion and professionalism. Performs other duties as assigned.