Leave and ADA Specialist

Arapahoe County•Aurora, CO

1d•$60,009 - $90,014•Hybrid

About The Position

The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home. This role is ideal for an eager HR professional with strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, a strong understanding of leave and accommodation laws, and a calm, consultative approach to helping others through sensitive and complex situations. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your Leave and ADA expertise in a role that supports legally compliant, operationally thoughtful, and employee-centered outcomes, we would be excited to have you join our team. NOTE: This position will be in office five (5) days per week. In order to support our 3000+ employees, this position will sit in the below county locations: Aurora two (2) days per week, Centennial two (2) days per week, and Littleton one (1) day per week. Core hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with the flexibility to assist employees with different shifts.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to leaves and disability plans.
Strong administrative and data management skills.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with all levels of the organization.
Strong computer skills’ proficient in Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
Ability to support employees with confidentiality and compassion during stressful times.
Ability to provide customer service concerning leave and disability policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information and safeguard all documents pertaining to confidential information.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Accountability
Accessibility
Inclusivity
Integrity
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
Two or more years of leave and disability administration experience.
An equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job may be sufficient.

Nice To Haves

FMLA/ADA credentialing.
Technical proficiency in AbsenceSoft or other Leave/ADA platforms.

Responsibilities

Coaches and advises employees, management, and HR team members on leave and accommodation processes, legal requirements, and County policies.
Assesses, adjudicates, and tracks all leave and disability claims in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Administers the full ADA interactive process for employees and applicants, ensuring timely, well‑documented, and compliant evaluation of accommodation requests.
Collaborates closely with Legal, HR Managers/HRBPs, Benefits, Payroll, Risk Management, Mental Health Professionals, and disability carriers to coordinate leave extensions, accommodation considerations, workers’ compensation cases, and fit‑for‑duty evaluations.
Reviews and interprets medical certifications and supporting documentation to determine employee eligibility and appropriate designation under FMLA and other statutory leave programs.
Works with Department Directors on non‑qualifying FMLA and personal leave requests, ensuring consistent and policy‑aligned decisions.
Produces, sends, and tracks required leave and accommodation documentation; communicates rights, responsibilities, timelines, and next steps to employees and managers.
Maintains accurate, timely records in the leave and accommodation system, ensuring HRIS data integrity for compliance, reporting, and audit activities.
Supports return‑to‑work and fitness‑for‑duty processes, including coordination of modified duty when appropriate.
Identifies compliance risks and process improvement opportunities within leave and accommodation programs.
Assists with development of training, communication materials, and guidance related to leave and ADA programs.
Performs other job‑related duties as required.