Academic HR Lead: Leaves, Accommodations & Sabbaticals

University of Washington Medical Center; United States; Remote; USD 72,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington Medical Center invites applications for an Academic HR Manager, Leaves and Accommodations, to act as a trusted advisor to School of Medicine leaders, faculty, administrators, and HR partners. The role focuses on faculty leaves, accommodations, roster percent changes, sabbaticals, and retirements.

The position supports the SoM Integrated Resources, Academic HR team, navigating complex HR systems and policies with a detail-oriented, collaborative, and service-minded

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business, HR or related field.
• Minimum of three years of escalating administrative responsibility in an academic or healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Administer all faculty leave types, including PFML, leave without pay, FMLA medical leaves, sabbaticals, etc., while ensuring compliance with University, School of Medicine, and regulatory policies.
• Oversee and manage reduced responsibility, and roster percentage changes, ensuring compliance with University, School of Medicine, and regulatory policies.
• Coordinate and manage faculty workplace accommodations in partnership with the Disability Services Office, Campus HR, and departmental leadership; ensure timely implementation of approved accommodations, maintain confidentiality, and provide ongoing support to faculty and supervisors throughout the process.
• Provide support and guidance for faculty who are retiring.
• Serve as initial contact and correspond directly with faculty via email, Zoom, or phone to discuss leave requests, clarify requirements, and provide guidance on appropriate next steps in the process.
• Interpret and apply organizational guidelines, rules, and policies related to School of Medicine faculty.
• Collaborate and partner with institutional partners to resolve matters and to seek guidance.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Communications and/or related field

Job description

The University of Washington Medical Center invites applications for an Academic HR Manager, Leaves and Accommodations, to act as a trusted advisor to School of Medicine leaders, faculty, administrators, and HR partners. The role focuses on faculty leaves, accommodations, roster percent changes, sabbaticals, and retirements.

The position supports the SoM Integrated Resources, Academic HR team, navigating complex HR systems and policies with a detail-oriented, collaborative, and service-minded