Sr. Leave & Benefit Specialist

About the role

This position is designated as a hybrid role based out of our headquarters near Portland, Oregon. The current expectation is for employees to work onsite four days per week, subject to change based on business needs. This in-office requirement may be adjusted at the discretion of the company.

Responsibilities

• Support leave of absence programs, including ADA accommodations.
• Partner closely with the Leave and ADA program owner to coordinate employee cases, ensure compliance, and deliver a positive employee experience.
• Support wellbeing initiatives, benefit administration activities, compliance projects, and other employee programs as needed.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Payroll, Legal, and external vendors to ensure effective program administration.
• Contribute to key projects, including benefits and leave vendor evaluations, RFP activities, annual enrollment planning, and process improvement initiatives.
• Play a key role in supporting employee wellbeing programs through program administration, vendor coordination, communications, reporting, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance employee support, and strengthen operational effectiveness across the team.

Requirements

• Absolutely no requirements listed in this job posting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience administering leave of absence and accommodation programs, with experience supporting employer-sponsored health and welfare benefits.
• Experience with ADA accommodations and the interactive process.
• Experience partnering with HR teams, employees, managers, and external vendors to administer HR programs effectively.
• Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using HRIS platforms such as Workday and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• A bachelor's degree, applicable certification, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Experience handling confidential employee information and navigating sensitive employee situations with discretion and professionalism.
• Preferred qualifications include experience supporting employees in Oregon or administering Oregon leave programs, experience working with leave or accommodation vendors, participation in leave program implementations or transitions, experience supporting process improvement initiatives, RFPs, vendor management activities, or cross-functional HR projects, and experience coordinating employee wellbeing events, engagement activities, or wellness program initiatives.

Skills

• Collaborative team player who willingly jumps in wherever support is needed.
• Adaptable and comfortable managing changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Self-directed and confident working independently while knowing when to seek guidance or escalate concerns.
• Curious and eager to learn new programs, systems, and areas of HR expertise.
• Passionate about supporting employee wellbeing and delivering exceptional employee experiences.

Benefits

• On-site Monday through Thursday with work-from-home flexibility on Fridays.
• Standard day schedule.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Standard day schedule.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services)
• EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services
• Extensive wellness benefits
• Employee discounts
• Generous time off program

Company

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.