Senior Leave & Accommodation Specialist

Unum Ireland; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision

Dental

Short & Long-Term Disability

PTO

Job summary

Unum is seeking a Senior Accommodation Specialist to manage leaves and mentor new specialists, ensuring clear understanding of communications, processes, and benefits. The role focuses on stay-at-work and return-to-work decisions, with emphasis on ADA, FMLA, and state leave laws.

The position requires collaboration with employers, vendors, and Unum teams to deliver services and maintain accurate documentation, while supporting employee modifications and privacy considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, relevant business experience
• 12 months experience as Accommodation Specialist
• Applies knowledge to support moderate/complex disability and leave management cases
• Interprets FMLA and ADA guidance for varied scenarios

Responsibilities

• Serve as resource for HR reps on leave policies and FMLA process
• Mentor and coach to new Accommodation Specialists
• Review medical information to assess eligibility for accommodations
• Coordinate RTW plans with employers and third-party admins
• Track modifications and document interactions with customers

Skills

HR service excellence

FMLA & ADA knowledge

Customer service excellence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

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Job description

Unum is seeking a Senior Accommodation Specialist to manage leaves and mentor new specialists, ensuring clear understanding of communications, processes, and benefits. The role focuses on stay-at-work and return-to-work decisions, with emphasis on ADA, FMLA, and state leave laws.

The position requires collaboration with employers, vendors, and Unum teams to deliver services and maintain accurate documentation, while supporting employee modifications and privacy considerations.