Leave and Accommodation Specialist

Asset Living

. Partner with employees, managers, and HR teams to administer leaves of absence and workplace accommodations consistently, timely, and compliantly.

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,000 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with employees, managers, and HR teams to administer leaves of absence and workplace accommodations consistently, timely, and compliantly.
Serve as a primary resource for leave and accommodation matters and coordinate with third-party administrators.
Manage leave requests from intake through closure, including eligibility review, certification, designation, extensions, intermittent leave, and return-to-work coordination.
Lead and document the ADA interactive process, evaluate reasonable accommodation options, conduct hardship analysis, coordinate implementation, and escalate complex matters.
Analyze extended or indefinite leave, intermittent leave, medical restrictions, overlapping leave protections and benefits, hardship considerations, and alternative placement options.
Explain leave and accommodation requirements, responsibilities, documentation expectations, timelines, and company policies to employees and leaders.
Liaise with third-party leave and accommodation administrators to coordinate claims, review determinations, monitor documentation, resolve discrepancies, and support case resolution.
Manage return-to-work planning, including medical releases, work restrictions, modified-duty considerations, accommodation needs, and alternative placement considerations.
Maintain knowledge of leave and disability accommodation requirements and identify compliance concerns.
Partner with Employee Relations, HR leadership, Benefits, Payroll, or Legal on protected leave and accommodation matters.
Ensure leave status, return dates, timekeeping, pay-related changes, benefits, and employee records are processed accurately and timely.
Maintain complete, accurate, and confidential case records, correspondence, medical documentation, approvals, restrictions, timelines, and decisions.
Conduct regular reviews of leave, accommodation, intermittent leave, reduced schedule, and return-to-work activity.
Partner with operational leaders and HR teams to assess staffing impacts, temporary coverage needs, employee status changes, and workforce considerations.
Assist with leave and accommodation procedures, resources, training materials, and process improvements.
Support HR projects, compliance activities, and other assigned duties while safeguarding confidential information.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Two or more years of Human Resources experience preferred, including direct exposure to leave administration, disability accommodations, benefits, employee relations, or a related specialty.
Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, USERRA, state and local leave requirements, paid leave programs, and the interactive accommodation process.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex or sensitive information clearly and professionally to employees and leaders at all levels.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage a high-volume caseload, prioritize competing deadlines, and provide timely follow-up.
Sound judgment, critical-thinking skills, and the ability to evaluate documentation, identify risk, navigate complex situations, and escalate appropriately.
Ability to handle medical information and other sensitive employee records with discretion and in accordance with confidentiality requirements.
High level of accuracy in documentation, deadline tracking, data entry, audits, and recordkeeping.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience using HRIS, case-management, ticketing, or leave-administration systems.
Ability to remain professional and empathetic during difficult conversations and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
This is a safety-sensitive position and may be subject to additional compliance requirements.