HR Generalist LOA / ADA Specialist

Silverado; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Discount Programs

Job summary

A leading memory care provider in Irvine is seeking an HR Generalist, LOA & ADA Specialist. This role involves managing leave programs, ensuring compliance with California leave laws, and providing HR support. The ideal candidate has 2–3+ years in leave administration and excellent communication skills. Silverado offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including health insurance, and a strong internal mobility culture, making it an exceptional workplace environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of direct leave administration experience.
• Experience supporting California leave programs.
• Professional certifications (SHRM-CP, PHR, CLMS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all leaves under FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, FEHA.
• Lead the ADA interactive process and accommodations.
• Provide backup HR generalist support as needed.

Skills

LOA and ADA administration

Exceptional communication skills

HRIS experience

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent HR experience

Tools

UKG

Workday

Job description

Join Silverado Home Office in Irvine, a memory care innovator ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine Best Workplaces in Aging Services™. Since 1997, Silverado has delivered exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions. We’re a certified Great Place to Work® and proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.

We’re hiring an HR Generalist, LOA & ADA Specialist – a proactive and empathetic HR professional who will manage all leave of absence programs and workplace accommodations across our multi-state workforce, with a strong emphasis on California leave laws and ADA compliance. This role also provides backup HR generalist support to ensure operational continuity.

Be a Difference-Maker with a Memory Care Leader!

You’re a detail-oriented HR professional with expertise in LOA and ADA administration. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, navigate sensitive situations with professionalism, and bring clarity and compassion to every interaction.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leave of Absence (LOA) Administration

• Manage all leaves under FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA/ADAAA, FEHA, USERRA, and company policies
• Serve as primary liaison for LOA intake, eligibility, documentation, extensions, and return-to-work
• Prepare and issue LOA correspondence; ensure accurate documentation and timely follow-up
• Partner with Payroll to reconcile premiums and leave pay
• Audit LOA cases and escalate concerns

ADA Accommodation & Interactive Process

• Lead the end-to-end ADA interactive process, including essential function assessments and accommodation evaluations
• Document all stages of the interactive process and maintain compliance with FEHA and ADA requirements
• Counsel leaders on modified duty, restrictions, and return-to-work planning
• Partner with HRBPs and Legal on complex cases

HR Generalist Support

• Provide backup support for employee relations, onboarding/offboarding, compliance, and HR operations
• Assist with investigations, policy interpretation, and HR projects
• Maintain reporting dashboards and metrics for LOA/ADA caseloads
• Deliver training to leaders and HR partners on LOA, ADA, and best practices
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave and disability laws

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent HR/LOA experience
• 2–3+ years of direct leave administration experience (FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, FEHA) and multi-state leave laws
• Experience supporting California leave programs
• Strong HR generalist foundation and multi-function HR support
• Exceptional communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and able to manage competing priorities
• HRIS experience (UKG/Workday preferred)
• Professional certifications (SHRM-CP, PHR, or CLMS) preferred
• Experience partnering with a leave TPA (Matrix/Unum/Sedgwick)
• Must be comfortable working in an environment with pets
• Fortune Magazine Best Workplaces in Aging Services list
• Certified as a Great Place to Work®
• Strong internal mobility

Anticipated pay range: $70,000 USD - $80,000 USD

Silverado offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• 401(k) matching
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Other amazing benefits such as Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs!

* Silverado does not accept candidates from outside recruiters or agencies for this role. *

California Employees: For roles requiring driving, the driving requirement has been deemed essential to the performance of this role due to specific business necessity. Supporting documentation is maintained by Silverado and is available for review upon request to ensure compliance with California law.

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Employment offers are contingent on background check, drug screening, physical, and TB testing (if applicable).

Silverado uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security