Strategic Academic HR Manager: Leaves & Accommodations

FHLB Des Moines; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington’s School of Medicine seeks an Academic HR Manager, Leaves and Accommodations, to advise leaders and faculty on leave and accommodation processes within the Academic HR framework.

The role emphasizes overseeing PFML, FMLA, sabbaticals, and roster changes, while safeguarding confidentiality and compliance with relevant policies and laws. Strong collaboration with Disability Services and Campus HR is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required in Business Administration, HR, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of increasing administrative responsibilities in a university/academic healthcare setting.
• Experience with leave and accommodation administration and applicable laws is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer faculty leaves, accommodations, roster percent changes, sabbaticals, and retirements.
• Interpret and apply university and School of Medicine policies for faculty leave and accommodations.
• Collaborate with Campus HR, Disability Services, UW HR, and other partners to resolve issues.
• Provide high-level administrative support for departmental initiatives and ad hoc projects.

Skills

Project management

Policy interpretation

Inclusive language & DEI

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Communications and/or related field

Job description

University of Washington’s School of Medicine seeks an Academic HR Manager, Leaves and Accommodations, to advise leaders and faculty on leave and accommodation processes within the Academic HR framework.

The role emphasizes overseeing PFML, FMLA, sabbaticals, and roster changes, while safeguarding confidentiality and compliance with relevant policies and laws. Strong collaboration with Disability Services and Campus HR is essential.