Senior Leave & Accommodation Strategy Specialist

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 134,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6-month fixed-term contract

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a dedicatedLeave Administration Specialist to manage the full lifecycle of employee leave and disability cases, ensuring compliance with FMLA, ADA/ADAAA, and state programs. You will collaborate with HRBPs, payroll, and legal teams to deliver accurate benefits administration.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, cross-functional partnership, and proactive process improvement within a fixed-term 6-month contract. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of benefits experience, with 3+ years in leave and disability administration.
• Demonstrated expertise in FMLA, ADA/ADAAA, STD/LTD, and state leave programs.
• Working knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, ACA, USERRA, Section 125, and related regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and HRIS/benefits platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Blue Origin, employees, managers, and HRBPs throughout the full leave lifecycle - from initiation through return to work
• Manage complex leave and accommodation cases (FMLA, ADA, state/local) in partnership with our third-party administrator, Matrix/Reliance
• Track leave dates, PTO usage, and pay accuracy in coordination with payroll
• Consult with legal and compliance partners on complex cases and policy development
• Lead group and 1:1 consultations on leave, disability, and accommodation options
• Identify process gaps and drive improvements
• Serve as escalation point for senior leadership on time-sensitive matters
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee medical documentation
• Stay current on applicable federal and state leave/accommodation laws

Skills

Leave administration

FMLA

ADA/ADAAA

ERISA/COBRA/ACA

HR communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS/Benefits platforms

Job description

Blue Origin seeks a dedicatedLeave Administration Specialist to manage the full lifecycle of employee leave and disability cases, ensuring compliance with FMLA, ADA/ADAAA, and state programs. You will collaborate with HRBPs, payroll, and legal teams to deliver accurate benefits administration.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, cross-functional partnership, and proactive process improvement within a fixed-term 6-month contract. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.