Senior Leaves & Accommodations Specialist

Blue Origin LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 134,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin in the United States is seeking a Senior Leaves & Accommodations Specialist to join the Benefits Team. You will serve as the primary liaison between employees, managers, HRBP, and our third-party administrator across the full leave lifecycle, from initiation through return to work.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years in benefits with deep knowledge of FMLA, ADA/ADAAA, STD/LTD, and state programs, plus ERISA, COBRA, ACA.

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 an 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

FMLA/ADA/ADAAA knowledge

ERISA/COBRA/ACA knowledge

HRIS/benefits platforms

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or 5+ years benefits experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS/Benefits platforms

Job description

Blue Origin in the United States is seeking a Senior Leaves & Accommodations Specialist to join the Benefits Team. You will serve as the primary liaison between employees, managers, HRBP, and our third-party administrator across the full leave lifecycle, from initiation through return to work.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years in benefits with deep knowledge of FMLA, ADA/ADAAA, STD/LTD, and state programs, plus ERISA, COBRA, ACA.