Leave & Accommodation Analyst

Gates Corporation; Denver (CO); Ibrido; USD 95.000 - 105.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Gates Corporation, based in Denver, Colorado, seeks an experienced Leave and Accommodation Analyst to lead complex leave and disability programs. You will guide employees and leaders through life events, interpret laws and policies, and partner with HRBPs to ensure compliant, employee-centered outcomes.

Responsibilities include administering FMLA/ADA leaves, documenting case records, supporting return-to-work, and coordinating with Payroll, Legal, and vendors.

Competenze

• 5+ years of experience administering leave, disability, accommodation, and employment compliance.
• Experience with FMLA, ADA, disability, and state leave programs.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements.

Mansioni

• Administer leave programs including FMLA, ADA, state leave, military leave, and disability-related leaves.
• Serve as primary contact for employees, managers and HRBPs on leave and accommodation matters.
• Review leave requests, determine eligibility, maintain case records and documentation.
• Track leave usage, intermittent leaves, and return-to-work activities.
• Manage ADA interactive process and coordinate reasonable accommodations.
• Collaborate with HRBPs, managers, and leaders to document essential job functions.
• Provide recommendations on leave, disability, and accommodations while ensuring compliance.
• Coordinate with Payroll, Legal, and vendors to support administration.
• Engage with third-party administrators and disability carriers as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws; monitor regulatory changes.
• Prepare reports, documentations, and support audits; identify trends.
• Provide training and consultative support on leave processes to HRBPs and employees.
• Exercise independent judgment while collaborating with leadership on accommodation decisions.
• Deliver a positive employee experience through timely confidential case management.

Conoscenze

FMLA

ADA

state leave programs

disability management

multi-state leave regulations

Colorado leave laws

employment compliance

third-party leave administrators

Strumenti

Microsoft Office 365

HRIS

SuccessFactors

Oracle

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Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Leave and Accommodation Analyst serves as the subject matter expert for employee leave and accommodation programs, partnering closely with employees, managers, HR Business Partners (HRBPs), Payroll, Legal, and third-party vendors to ensure a consistent, compliant, and employee-centered experience.

This role guides employees and leaders through critical life and workplace events, including leaves of absence, disability-related matters, and workplace accommodations. The analyst is responsible for administering leave and accommodation programs, interpreting applicable laws and company policies, managing complex cases, and providing consultative support to the business. The position exercises independent judgment while collaborating closely with HRBPs and business leaders to understand essential job functions, evaluate accommodation options, and support effective return-to-work outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Administer employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, state leave, military leave, and disability-related leaves.
• Serve as the primary contact for employees, managers, HRBPs regarding leave and accommodation matters.
• Review leave requests, determine eligibility, and maintain accurate case records and documentation.
• Track leave usage, intermittent leave schedules, and return-to-work activities and related case milestones .
• Manage the ADA interactive process and coordinate reasonable accommodations requests from initiation through resolution.
• Partner closely with HRBPs, managers, and business leaders to understand and document essential job functions and operational requirement when evaluating accommodation requests.
• Provide recommendations and guidance regarding leave, disability, and accommodations matters while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Legal, managers, and vendors to support leave and accommodation administration.
• Coordinate with third-party administrators, disability carriers, and medical providers, as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave, disability, and accommodation laws and regulations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and recommend updates to policies and procedures.
• Interpret regulations and resolve complex or escalated leave and accommodation cases.
• Prepare reports, maintain documentation, support audits, and identify trends related to leave and accommodation activity.
• Provide training, education, and consultative support to HRBPs, managers and employees on leave, disability, and accommodation processes.
• Exercise independent judgment in administering leave and accommodation programs while collaborating with HRBPs, managers, Legal, and business leaders on operational considerations and accommodation decisions. .
• Deliver a positive employee experience through timely, responsive, and confidential case management.

Requirements and Preferred Skills

Education and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience administering employee leave, disability, accommodation, and employment compliance programs.Experience administering FMLA, ADA, disability, and state leave programs.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing complex accommodation and leave cases.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience working with third-party leave administrators and disability management programs.

Other Requirements

• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, USERRA, Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) programs, and multi-state leave regulations, with demonstrated expertise in Colorado leave laws and related compliance requirements.
• Ability to interpret policies, regulations, and medical documentation.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and HRIS/case management systems; Success Factors and Oracle experience preferred.
• No Travel Required
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
• Full-Time
• Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000
• Not Bonus Eligible
• Relocation is not provided
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

Why Gates?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.