Leave and Accommodation Specialist

Cadence Education • Scottsdale, AZ

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About The Position

Join our team as an LOA/ADA Specialist and play a pivotal role in supporting employee well-being and organizational compliance. Reporting to the Benefits Director, you will expertly manage all leave of absence programs, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), non-medical leaves, military leave, short-term disability, and company-sponsored leaves. You'll also oversee workers' compensation claims and facilitate seamless return-to-work processes, including coordinating light-duty assignments for employees with medical restrictions or reduced schedules. Your expertise will ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while fostering a supportive workplace.

Requirements

• Skillfully manage the end-to-end ADA interactive process, including collecting medical documentation and coordinating accommodations.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of FMLA, workers' compensation, ADA, and related leave policies.
• Build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, from employees to executives, vendors, and external partners, conveying complex information clearly in writing and verbally.
• Tackle challenges with sound judgment, prioritize tasks effectively, and complete projects within tight deadlines.
• Engage with a wide range of individuals, from employees to senior leaders, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.
• Leverage strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word in a Windows-based environment to manage data and communications efficiently.
• Read, write, and speak English fluently to ensure effective communication.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting a high-volume customer base, ideally in an educational or similar setting.
• Experience with UKG (Kronos) systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, accurate guidance to employees on all leave types, including FMLA, short-term disability, ADA accommodations, and workers' compensation, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company policies.
• Track and update leave statuses daily using our leave management system, HR payroll platform, and spreadsheets, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Monitor absence patterns, report trends to HR Operations and leadership, and recommend proactive solutions to support employee engagement and retention.
• Compile reports, analyze data, and provide expert support to employees, managers, healthcare providers, attorneys, and insurance partners.
• Act as the go-to resource on FMLA, ADA, and state/local leave laws, advising on interactions with paid time off and short-term disability benefits.
• Oversee the return-to-work process for employees resuming duties after extended leaves, workers' compensation, or other absences, ensuring a supportive and compliant reintegration.
• Support other HR and benefits-related tasks as needed to contribute to team success.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 50% childcare tuition discount
• Educational and professional development
• 401K with employer match
• Comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees, including paid time off that increases with seniority
• Medical, dental, vision options available
• Additional life, disability, and retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree