Senior Leave & Accommodation Strategist

Recreational Equipment, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,400 - 136,700; Full time

Job summary

RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT, INC. in Seattle, WA seeks a Sr. Leave and Accommodations Partner to guide accommodations for applicants and employees, leading the interactive process to return to optimal health and productivity.

You will collaborate with employees, managers, HR, legal partners, healthcare providers, and disability administrators to explore job modifications and provide compliant, practical solutions. Strong knowledge of ADA/ADAAA and FMLA is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting leave management, disability programs, and workplace accommodations.
• Strong knowledge of ADA/ADAAA, FMLA, disability programs, and related state and federal leave laws.
• Experience managing complex employee cases while maintaining accuracy and sound judgment.
• Excellent communication, partnership, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to solve problems, influence decisions, and work across teams to achieve results.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Guide accommodation requests and provide expert support on federal, state, and company requirements.
• Lead the interactive accommodation process with employees, applicants, leaders, and business partners.
• Partner with leave administrators and internal teams to support successful return-to-work transitions.
• Analyze trends and data to identify opportunities, improve processes, and enhance employee experience.
• Educate and coach leaders, HR partners, and employees on accommodation practices and resources.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, talent, and HR teams to address complex cases and support policy development.

Skills

Strong communication

Partnership skills

Relationship-building

Problem solving

Influence decisions

Cross-team collaboration

Job description

RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT, INC. in Seattle, WA seeks a Sr. Leave and Accommodations Partner to guide accommodations for applicants and employees, leading the interactive process to return to optimal health and productivity.

You will collaborate with employees, managers, HR, legal partners, healthcare providers, and disability administrators to explore job modifications and provide compliant, practical solutions. Strong knowledge of ADA/ADAAA and FMLA is essential.