Sr Leave of Absence Specialist

The Leave of Absence role will oversee and manage complex leave of absence and accommodation cases. The role will collaborate with HR teams, managers, and employees to ensure that all leave and accommodation requests are processed in compliance with federal, state, and company policies. This role will provide expert guidance on difficult leave situations, conduct audits of leave processes, and ensure the seamless integration of leave data into HR systems. Additionally, the position will play a key role in creating and implementing strategic policies for managing employee leaves and accommodations more effectively.

• Manage and process accommodations and various leave types, including medical, parental, disability, and personal ensuring compliance with applicable lawas such as FMLA, ADA, and company policy.
• Interpret, implement, and educate on leave policies across the organization.
• Stay current with changing leave regulations and ensure legal compliance in all duties, mitigating risk for the organization.
• Consult and collaborate with HR and immediate supervisors in managing and processing employee leaves and accommodations.
• Provide consultative services to employees and their managers on leave and accommodation related issues and policy interpretations.
• Coordinate return to work process in collaboration with supervisors to ensure a safe and timely return to work.
• Use judgement and initiative within assigned tasks to reduce need for supervision.
• Interpret and apply company policies on leave of absence and accommodations.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.

• May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of legal compliance in relation to leave and accommodation management.
• Demonstrated skills in organization, time management, task prioritization, and documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration.
• Strong ability to understand complex policy guidelines and interpret them accurately.
• Strong collaboration abilities with HR and supervisors in implementing return-to-work procedures and decisions.

• Typically, a minimum of 4 years of leave of absence management or related experience is required.
• Previous exposure to a role that required limited supervision and decision making.

• A degree in human resource management or related field, or equivalent experience is required.

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee's primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A: $53,000 - $71,000

Location B: $58,000 - $78,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with over 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice-to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act