Leave & Accommodations Specialist

About the role

The Leave & Accommodations Specialist at Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is responsible for administering and ensuring compliance with the organization’s leave of absence, workplace accommodation, and workers’ compensation programs. Serving as the organization’s primary subject matter expert, this position partners with employees, managers, third-party administrators, and HR stakeholders to manage complex cases, provide guidance, and support employee outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Administer and oversee leave of absence, accommodation, and workers’ compensation programs and projects in compliance with federal, state, and local laws (i.e. FMLA, ADA, PWFA, USERRA, Oregon Paid Family and Medical Leave [PLO, OFLA, Paid Sick Time], Workers’ Compensation) and organizational policies.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on leave, accommodation, and workers’ compensation matters, applying best practices and providing consultative guidance to employees, managers, and HR partners.
• Manage complex leave, accommodation, and workers’ compensation cases from intake through resolution, ensuring accurate documentation and confidentiality.
• Lead the interactive accommodation process, evaluate requests, and coordinate reasonable accommodations in partnership with employees and managers.
• Partner with third-party administrators, healthcare providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful projects, effective case management, timely resolution, and consistent program administration.
• Cook back-to-work and transitional work plans for employees returning from leave, accommodation, or workplace injury, conducting assessments as appropriate.
• Consult with managers and HR partners on attendance, leave, accommodation, and workplace injury matters, providing recommendations and support.
• Develop and deliver training, resources, and tools to build manager capability and employee understanding of leave, accommodations, and workers’ compensation processes and requirements.
• Monitor regulatory changes, maintain program compliance, and recommend process and policy improvements.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve policies, procedures, and program practices to ensure alignment with organizational values, operational needs, and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the department and organizational priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in human resource management, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of directly relevant work experience.
• (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Preferred: Leaves Management Certification
• Preferred: Workers Compensation Certification
• Preferred: Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR®) via the HR Certification Institute (HRCI)
• Preferred: Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

Qualifications

• Apply working knowledge of leave, disability, and workers’ compensation programs, including eligibility, confidentiality, data privacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Operate independently across a range of cases, tasks, and projects while exercising sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques for resolution.
• Collaborate effectively with third parties, managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues and improve service delivery.
• Use HRIS systems (e.g., Workday) and reporting tools to ensure data accuracy, identify trends, and support informed decision-making.
• Analyze root causes, evaluate options, and recommend or implement improvements to processes, policies, and program practices.
• Communicate complex program requirements clearly and effectively to support compliance, employee understanding, and manager capability.

Skills

• Focuses On Children & Families
• Collaborates with Others
• Demonstrates Nimble Learning
• Ensures Accountability

Pay

The pay range for this position is $68,000.00 to $85,000.00 annually. Placement within the range is determined by factors such as relevant experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retail plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and paid leave programs
• Employer paid life and disability coverage, with voluntary options available
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
• Optional benefits including pet insurance

Other

• Successful enrollment in Oregon’s Central Background Registry (CBR) through the OR Dept. of Early Learning and Care.
• Able to pass a sponsored physical examination and communicable disease assessment.