Leave & Disability Accommodations Expert

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

University of Washington is seeking a Leave and Disability Accommodation Specialist to manage leave and accommodation requests across campuses. You will communicate decisions, gather documentation, and ensure interactive processes and compliance.

The role emphasizes coordination with HR teams, disability services, and risk management, while maintaining confidentiality and applying federal/state laws and UW policies. Hybrid schedule with in-office work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and HR experience.
• Experience with leave administration (FMLA, disability, parental leaves).
• Ability to interpret complex policies and advise staff and managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration of FMLA, FCA, UW Parental Leave, Faculty Sick Leave and Shared Leave for multiple campuses.
• Coordinate disability accommodations, track outcomes and ensure compliance.
• Provide training and consult with departments on leave policies and processes.
• Collaborate with Risk Management, HR Consultants and departments to improve processes.

Skills

Leave administration

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

University of Washington is seeking a Leave and Disability Accommodation Specialist to manage leave and accommodation requests across campuses. You will communicate decisions, gather documentation, and ensure interactive processes and compliance.

The role emphasizes coordination with HR teams, disability services, and risk management, while maintaining confidentiality and applying federal/state laws and UW policies. Hybrid schedule with in-office work.