On-site Senior Leaves & Accommodations Specialist

Dagen; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dagen in Houston is seeking a Senior Leaves & Accommodations Specialist to join the HR Total Rewards team on-site. The role will manage LOA and accommodation programs domestically and globally, partnering with employees, managers, legal, and payroll to ensure compliant, compassionate outcomes.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, PWFA, workers’ compensation, and state/local leave laws, with experience driving program improvements, enrollment events, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field.
• 5+ years of experience in leave of absence administration, accommodations, or HR generalist work with a strong leave/ADA focus.
• Knowledge of Workers Compensation, FMLA, ADA, PWFA, state/local leave laws, and disability programs.
• Experience engaging in accommodations interactive process with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint; HRIS and benefits databases.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the full life cycle of Leave of Absence cases under FMLA, comparable state laws, and company leaves, in consultation with third‑party administrator, ensuring smooth return-to-work.
• Own end-to-end administration of workplace accommodation cases under ADA, PWFA, and related laws, in consultation with leadership and legal.
• Lead the interactive accommodations process with employees, managers, and HR by reviewing documentation, identifying reasonable accommodations, and determining timely outcomes.
• Develop creative, reasonable accommodation solutions balancing employee restrictions with business needs, ensuring a high-quality experience.
• Influence managers and HR partners toward compliant decisions, translating policies into plain-English guidance.
• Ensure HIPAA and Employee Privacy guidelines are upheld.
• Generate and manage reporting metrics and analytics for leave, Workers Comp, and ADA accommodations.
• Facilitate group discussions and training on LOA and benefits topics.

Skills

Leave of absence administration

Accommodations process

HR generalist experience

FMLA

Workers' Compensation

PWFA

State/local leave laws

Disability programs

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

HRIS

Benefits databases

Job description

Dagen in Houston is seeking a Senior Leaves & Accommodations Specialist to join the HR Total Rewards team on-site. The role will manage LOA and accommodation programs domestically and globally, partnering with employees, managers, legal, and payroll to ensure compliant, compassionate outcomes.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, PWFA, workers’ compensation, and state/local leave laws, with experience driving program improvements, enrollment events, and reporting.