Senior Specialist, Leaves & Accommodations

Venture Global LNG•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Specialist, Leaves & Accommodations is part of Venture Global LNG’s HR Total Rewards team, which delivers domestic and global programs including health, retirement, time away from work, and wellness. The specialist initially serves as the primary subject matter expert for domestic and global time-away programs and supports employees and key business partners in a growing and evolving environment. Reporting directly to the Director, Total Rewards, this role administers employee leaves of absence and owns the end-to-end administration of workplace accommodation cases across the enterprise. The specialist works with employees, managers, HR business partners, Legal, Payroll, leadership, and the company’s third-party leave administrator to deliver consistent, compliant outcomes under applicable laws and internal policies. The role also supports Total Rewards programs and projects, including open enrollment, vendor implementations, and process improvements. This position is based in Houston and is in-office five days per week.

Requirements

Expertise in leave-of-absence administration, accommodations, or HR generalist work with a strong leave and ADA focus.
In-depth, demonstrable knowledge of Workers’ Compensation, FMLA, ADA, PWFA, state and local leave laws, and disability programs.
Substantial experience engaging in the accommodations interactive process with a wide range of stakeholders.
Ability to independently analyze and resolve complex, ambiguous, high-risk cases using sound judgment and influence business decisions.
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude, including Excel and PowerPoint, and experience with HRIS and benefits databases.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information to employees with attention to detail and accuracy.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field, with 5+ years of experience.
Ability to work in the office five days per week.

Nice To Haves

Experience administering leave and accommodations across multiple countries, including the UK, Italy, and Singapore.
Workday Absence and Time module experience.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
High attention to detail in handling confidential and sensitive data, data entry, and record management.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining productivity.
Discretion and professionalism in managing sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to take initiative and work independently and collaboratively, with a proactive and flexible approach.

Responsibilities

Administer employee leaves of absence, including Workers’ Compensation, FMLA, ADA, PWFA, USERRA, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, and applicable state and local regulations.
Manage the full life cycle of leave cases under FMLA, comparable state laws, and company leave programs, including parental, military, and short- and long-term disability leaves, in consultation with the third-party leave administrator.
Own end-to-end administration of workplace accommodation cases under the ADA, PWFA, and similar laws, including complex, high-risk, and legally sensitive matters, in consultation with leadership and Legal.
Lead the interactive accommodations process with employees, managers, and HR by reviewing documentation, identifying reasonable accommodations, and recommending timely determinations.
Develop reasonable accommodation solutions that balance employee restrictions with business and operational impact while supporting a compassionate employee experience.
Guide managers and HR business partners toward compliant, consistent decisions and explain policies and legal requirements in plain English.
Uphold HIPAA and employee privacy guidelines.
Generate and manage reporting metrics and analytics for leave, Workers’ Compensation, and ADA accommodation cases.
Facilitate group discussions and training on leave-of-absence and benefits topics.
Support Total Rewards programs and projects, including annual open enrollment, vendor implementations, and process improvements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.