Leave & Accommodations Specialist

PCI Pharma Services•Rockford, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Leave & Accommodations Specialist supports the day-to-day administration and coordination of PCI’s leave of absence and accommodation programs. The role supports employees in the United States and, as applicable, international locations, helping ensure compliance with applicable leave, disability, accommodation, and return-to-work requirements. The specialist communicates with employees and works with PCI’s leave and disability vendor to support leave and accommodation cases. As a member of the global HR Connect team, the role may also support global leave inquiries, benefits open enrollment, and improvements to Workday and ServiceNow. The position is based at Assembly Drive in Rockford, Illinois, and is designated as first shift. It may require overtime and/or weekend work. Attendance is an essential function of the role, and the employee must adhere to PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies, procedures, and rules. For Illinois residents, the stated hiring rate is $62,960 to $70,830, with eligibility for an annual performance bonus. PCI describes its full-time benefits package as including paid time off, health insurance coverage including dental and vision, a flexible spending account, and a 401(k).

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a related field.
1–3 years of experience.
Experience managing leave and accommodation cases, with strong working knowledge of state-specific leave requirements, regulations, and compliance requirements.
Basic mathematical skills.
Intermediate computer skills, including the ability to perform more complex computer tasks and knowledge of various computer programs.
Full professional proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing fluently and accurately at levels relevant to professional needs.
Intermediate reasoning ability, including applying common-sense understanding to instructions and addressing problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
High standard of report writing.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.
Attention to detail.
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Ability to effectively present information to various people as required by the job.

Responsibilities

Support PCI’s leave and disability vendors with inquiries; process FMLA and other leaves in Workday; monitor leave cases; and coordinate communication among the company, employees, site HR, supervisors, and external partners.
Ensure written documentation is complete and accurate, including return-to-work status, restrictions, and accommodation requirements.
Work with the benefits team to develop a harmonized leave program approach, including tracking systems, communications, dashboards, and improvements to the employee experience.
Support leave and accommodation programs for employees outside the United States, partnering with regional HR teams, external providers, and business leaders to address country-specific legislation, policies, and practices.
Maintain the confidentiality of employee health, benefit, and payroll information.
Facilitate accommodation requests and comply with applicable disability and accommodation laws, including conducting the interactive process and coordinating with local HR partners on country-specific requirements.
Partner with HR, Payroll, Legal, and external vendors to ensure accurate administration of leave-related benefits, pay impacts, documentation, and global compliance obligations.
Identify opportunities to standardize and improve global leave and accommodation processes using Workday, ServiceNow, and other technologies.
Provide backup support to other members of the Leaves & Accommodations team.
Assist with social responsibility and employee wellness activities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor.
Adhere to PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies, procedures, and rules; maintain attendance as an essential function of the position.