Protected Leave & Accommodation HR Specialist

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Washington's Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Protected Leave/Reasonable Accommodation Specialist, HRC3, in Olympia. This role focuses on administering FMLA and PFML, advising managers, and ensuring compliance across agency policies.

You will collaborate with HR partners, health care providers, and employees to determine leave types, handle accommodations, and maintain rigorous documentation. Partial telework is possible, and travel is occasional.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in HR advising on protected leave and accommodations.
• Knowledge of EEOC/state leave regulations and applying them in practice.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 tools.
• Ability to interpret statutes, rules, CBAs, policies, and HR theory.

Responsibilities

• Determine FMLA eligibility and administer the designation process.
• Provide consultation and notifications regarding PFML to employees and supervisors.
• Identify appropriate protected leave types and explain request processes.
• Facilitate interactive reasonable accommodation processes with stakeholders.
• Provide expert advice on accommodations processes and issues.
• Consult with management, healthcare providers, and HR partners on accommodations.
• Track and monitor protected leave and accommodation cases agency-wide.
• Navigate complex federal and state rules and agency policies.
• Balance leave and accommodation requests with compliance and documentation.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

HR consulting

Leave laws knowledge

Diversity & inclusion

Public records retention

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

The State of Washington's Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Protected Leave/Reasonable Accommodation Specialist, HRC3, in Olympia. This role focuses on administering FMLA and PFML, advising managers, and ensuring compliance across agency policies.

You will collaborate with HR partners, health care providers, and employees to determine leave types, handle accommodations, and maintain rigorous documentation. Partial telework is possible, and travel is occasional.