Senior Leave & Accommodations Strategist

REI; Washington; On-site; USD 85,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

REI is seeking a Sr. Leave and Accommodations Partner to guide accommodation requests and advise on federal, state, and company requirements.

You will lead the interactive process with employees, leaders, and partners, and collaborate with leave administrators to support successful return-to-work transitions. The role requires 5+ years in leave management and disability programs, with strong knowledge of ADA/ADAAA, FMLA, and related laws.

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.
• Strong 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

Leave management

Disability programs

Communication

Relationship-building

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Prioritization

Job description

REI is seeking a Sr. Leave and Accommodations Partner to guide accommodation requests and advise on federal, state, and company requirements.

You will lead the interactive process with employees, leaders, and partners, and collaborate with leave administrators to support successful return-to-work transitions. The role requires 5+ years in leave management and disability programs, with strong knowledge of ADA/ADAAA, FMLA, and related laws.