Hybrid Lead — Leave & Accommodations Programs

columbiasportswearcompany; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Senior Leave & Accommodations Specialist to join our Global Benefits & HR Compliance team in a hybrid role based near Portland, Oregon. You will lead the accommodation program, support leave administration, and collaborate with HR partners, payroll, and external vendors to ensure accurate program delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in leave and accommodation programs, is adept at handling confidential information, and is committed to

Qualifications

• 5+ years administering leave of absence and accommodation programs
• Experience supporting employer-sponsored health and welfare benefits
• Experience owning ADA accommodations and the interactive process
• Experience supporting employees in Oregon or administering Oregon leave programs
• Experience partnering with HR teams, employees, managers, and external vendors to administer HR programs
• Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Lead accommodation program
• Support leave of absence program
• 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

Skills

Leave administration

ADA accommodations

Vendor coordination

HRIS Workday

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Senior Leave & Accommodations Specialist to join our Global Benefits & HR Compliance team in a hybrid role based near Portland, Oregon. You will lead the accommodation program, support leave administration, and collaborate with HR partners, payroll, and external vendors to ensure accurate program delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in leave and accommodation programs, is adept at handling confidential information, and is committed to