Strategic Leave & Accommodation Advocate

Assetliving; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Asset Living is seeking a Leave and Accommodations Specialist to partner with employees, managers, and HR to administer leaves of absence and workplace accommodations in a compliant, timely manner.

You will manage federal/state programs (FMLA, ADA), coordinate with third-party administrators, guide return-to-work planning, and maintain confidential records while ensuring accurate timekeeping, benefits, and policy adherence across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee leave requests from intake to closure across federal, state, and company programs.
• Lead ADA interactive process, evaluate accommodations, coordinate implementation, escalating complex cases.
• Evaluate extended/indefinite leave, medical restrictions, overlapping protections, and placement options.
• Explain leave/ accommodation requirements, documentation, timelines, and policies to employees.
• Liaise with third-party administrators to coordinate claims and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage return-to-work planning, including releases, restrictions, accommodations, and stakeholder communication.
• Maintain knowledge of leave requirements; partner with HR/Legal on complex cases.
• Coordinate leave status, dates, payroll, benefits, and records timely.
• Maintain confidential, accurate case records and documentation.

Job description

Asset Living is seeking a Leave and Accommodations Specialist to partner with employees, managers, and HR to administer leaves of absence and workplace accommodations in a compliant, timely manner.

You will manage federal/state programs (FMLA, ADA), coordinate with third-party administrators, guide return-to-work planning, and maintain confidential records while ensuring accurate timekeeping, benefits, and policy adherence across the organization.