Academic HR Manager, Leaves and Accommodations - School of Medicine, Dean's Office of Academic Appointments & Compensation, Integrated Resources, Academic HR

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Medicine, Dean’s Office of Academic Appointments and Compensation, Integrated Resources, Academic HR, has an outstanding opportunity for an Academic HR Manager, Leaves and Accommodations to join their team. This role serves as a trusted advisor to School of Medicine leaders, faculty, administrators, and HR partners, primarily supporting faculty leaves, accommodations, roster percent changes, sabbaticals, and retirements. The Office of Academic Appointments and Compensation (AAC) supports 31 academic departments and Dean’s Office units. The AHR Manager is a key member of the team, providing comprehensive academic HR support to these departments and units, including the SoM academic departments who participate in the SoM Integrated Resources, Academic HR. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, customer service-focused, and adaptable, with the ability to navigate complex HR systems and processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Communications and/or related field.
At least three years of experience that shows increasing responsibility in administrative roles and experience, or experience working in a University or academic healthcare organization or medical administrative setting that shows increasing responsibility in administrative roles and experience.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge or experience with leave and accommodation related administration, as well as local, state and federal laws pertaining to leaves and accommodation.
Ability to interpret and apply complex state or public agency policies and procedures.
Possesses a fluent understanding of and experience in and commitment to inclusive language, accessibility and diversity, equity, and inclusion considerations.
Values the UW’s commitment to inclusiveness and UW School of Medicine’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Project-management experience.
Working knowledge of Academic healthcare institutions, School of Medicine departments and UW specific systems.

Responsibilities

Administer all faculty leave types, including paid family medical leave (PFML), leave without pay, FMLA medical leaves, sabbaticals, etc., while ensuring compliance with University, School of Medicine, and regulatory policies.
Oversee and manage reduced responsibility, and roster percentage changes, ensuring compliance with University, School of Medicine, and regulatory policies.
Coordinate and manage faculty workplace accommodations in partnership with the Disability Services Office, Campus HR, and departmental leadership; ensure timely implementation of approved accommodations, maintain confidentiality, and provide ongoing support to faculty and supervisors throughout the process.
Provide support and guidance for faculty who are retiring.
Serve as initial contact and correspond directly with faculty via email, Zoom, or phone to discuss leave requests, clarify requirements, and provide guidance on appropriate next steps in the process.
Interpret and apply organizational guidelines, rules, and policies related to School of Medicine faculty.
Collaborate and partner with institutional partners (Campus HR, OAP, Disability Services Office, UW HR, Payroll, Employee Workday Help, Policy Personnel Unit, etc.) to resolve matters and to seek guidance.
Perform other duties or projects as required or assigned.
Provide high-level administrative support across a range of departmental initiatives, special projects, and day-to-day operations.
Proactively assess faculty and organizational needs to deliver timely, effective solutions.