Leave and Accommodation Specialist

Heritage - Crystal Clean LLC•Hoffman Estates, IL

2d•$60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Leave & Accommodation Specialist is responsible for managing employee leave programs, workplace accommodations, and workers’ compensation processes. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, provides guidance to employees and managers, and partners with vendors and internal stakeholders to deliver a seamless experience. The position plays a critical role in supporting employee well-being and organizational compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
3–5 years of experience in leave administration, accommodations, and/or workers’ compensation.
Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and workers’ compensation regulations.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Superior communication skills.
Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality.
Proficiency in HRIS and leave management systems.

Nice To Haves

Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) or similar designation.

Responsibilities

Act as a liaison between the employee, third party administrators (TPAs), Human Resources (HR), other internal departments, and outside agencies.
Maintain accurate records of requests and outcomes, including timely reporting.
Negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues in consultation with Legal and HR.
Maintain and exchange information with internal and external departments or agencies to explain policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines concerning workers' compensation.
Track and manage requests, ensuring timely communication and documentation.
Coordinate return-to-work processes and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
Partner with managers and employees to implement reasonable accommodation.
Maintain accurate documentation and prepare required reports.
Serve as primary point of contact for leave, accommodation, and workers’ compensation inquiries.
Provide clear communication and guidance to employees and managers throughout processes.
Ensure organizational compliance to federal and state-specific regulations.