Leave & Accomodations Manager

Cornerstone staffing; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Staffing in Dallas, Texas is seeking a Leave & Accommodations Program Manager to lead and optimize leave of absence and workplace accommodation programs, serving as the internal expert on FMLA, ADA, PWFA and related regulatory requirements.

You will manage complex cases from intake through resolution, coordinate with a third-party administrator, and partner with HR, Legal, Payroll and business leaders to drive compliant, timely outcomes and continuous program improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience managing leave of absence, ADA accommodations, disability programs, or related HR compliance.
• Expertise in FMLA, ADA, PWFA, workers' compensation, disability programs, and state leave regulations.
• Experience coordinating with TPAs and collaborating with Legal, HRBP, and business leaders on sensitive matters.
• Strong analytical, reporting, consultation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Spanish/English bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for FMLA, ADA, PWFA, disability programs, and related regulations.
• Manage complex leave and accommodation cases from intake through resolution, including ADA processes.
• Oversee the TPA relationship, monitoring service levels, quality, and compliance.
• Partner with HR, Legal, Payroll and business leaders to evaluate cases and develop return-to-work strategies.
• Establish standardized workflows, analyze program trends, support audits, and implement improvements.

Skills

Leave management

ADA accommodations

Labor regulations

HR compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR (preferred)

Tools

TPA platforms

HRIS

Workday leave management

Job description

Leave & Accomodations Manager (BBBH8322) Dallas, Texas

Salary: USD45 - USD50 per hour

LEAVE & ACCOMMODATIONS PROGRAM MANAGER

LOCATION - Dallas, Texas 75240

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

• Competitive $45+ / hr BOE
• Full-time - anticipated 3 month project - potential for hire

ROLE IMPACT

Lead and optimize leave of absence and workplace accommodation programs while serving as the internal subject matter expert for leave management, ADA accommodations, and workers' compensation coordination. This role manages complex cases and the third-party administrator (TPA) relationship while ensuring regulatory compliance and a strong associate experience. Success means timely, compliant case resolution, effective return-to-work outcomes, and continuous improvement of leave and accommodation programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the subject matter expert for FMLA, ADA, PWFA, short-term disability, long-term disability, workers' compensation, state leave programs, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage complex leave, workplace accommodation, and return-to-work cases from intake through resolution, including the interactive ADA accommodation process and sensitive employee relations matters.
• Manage the TPA relationship, monitoring service levels, case quality, turnaround times, communications, escalations, compliance, and claim administration performance while driving corrective actions when needed.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Legal, Payroll, business leaders, and other stakeholders to evaluate complex cases, identify compliant solutions, and develop effective return-to-work strategies.
• Establish standardized workflows, analyze program trends and reporting, support audits, and implement policy, process, and system improvements that strengthen compliance, efficiency, associate experience, and business continuity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of progressive experience managing leave of absence, ADA accommodations, disability programs, or related HR compliance functions.
• Demonstrated expertise in FMLA, ADA, PWFA, workers' compensation, disability programs, and state leave regulations, including experience supporting complex leave and accommodation cases.
• Experience managing third-party leave administrators and partnering with Legal, HR Business Partners, and business leaders on sensitive employee matters, with strong analytical, reporting, consultation, and stakeholder management skills.

CORE TOOLS & SYSTEMS

• Leave of absence and accommodation case management systems
• Third-party administrator (TPA) platforms and vendor performance reporting
• HRIS and employee data systems
• Compliance, case tracking, and reporting tools

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, CDMS, or CLMS certification preferred.
• Workday leave and case management experience and experience supporting multi-state organizations.
• Spanish/English bilingual skills.