Leave & ADA Specialist

Full Job Description

The Human Services Department is seeking a driven, customer-oriented, and experienced Leaves and ADA specialist to join our collaborative and innovative Human Resources Division as a Sr.

HRBP - Leave & ADA Specialist.

This role would be dedicated to advancing the missions of the City of Seattle and the Human Services Department by providing timely and accurate leave and/or ADA information and support to staff when they need to call upon programs designed to support them during the most unique and/or difficult times of their employment.

This opportunity is open until filled with the first pull of applications being on September 9.

Requirements

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner over Leaves and Accommodations independently manages: 1) department-wide leave administration; 2) temporary and permanent work accommodations; 3) workers' compensation; and 4) the department's safety programs for the Central Building, Renton office, Seattle Municipal Tower (SMT), and field staff.

This position also completes other Human Resources work and special projects as assigned. As such, this position handles matters that are highly sensitive and private to our employees.

Excellent customer service skills and having an inherent ability to maintain confidential information are key.

Individuals performing this body of work must also have an innate ability to communicate and implement rules and processes in a compassionate manner.

More specifically, duties of this position may include:

• Manages programs in all assigned functions to meet the needs of our customers and meet State and City compliance requirements
• Conducts technical training in assigned functions
• Interprets and applies rules, guidelines, and policies
• Identifies customers' needs and workable solutions
• Develops strong business partnerships with employees, labor partners, executives, Seattle Human Resources, and other City partners to address ADA, FML, and safety matters
• Drafts written correspondence and incident summaries
• Monitors leave, safety, ADA, and industrial injury processes to provide status and trending reports
• Serves as the department's Safety Officer, which leads and maintains the department's safety committee, addressing any safety issues or concerns
• Manages the department's workers’ compensation program, providing training and ensuring compliance
• Develops processes and procedures reflecting best practices
• Follows up with employees to ensure individual and business needs are met
• Presents information to varied audiences throughout the City
• Serves as back-up in other Human Resources functions, including but not limited to HR Information System entry, classification review processes, performance management, etc.
• Works closely with all members of the HSD Human Resources team to coordinate related work

To be successful in this position, you must possess the following skills:

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Desired Qualifications:

Additional Information

Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.

This opportunity has a hybrid work schedule, you are required after training to be in the office a minimum of three days a week.

The full salary range for this position is $47.54 - $53.27 an hour.

Hiring Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:

1. Completed NEOGOV online application.
2. Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.
3. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
4. Supplemental questionnaire responses.

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, which may include a detailed background check, pre-placement physical exam, and/or full driver's abstract, dependent upon position.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and covered family-members/most employees-plans

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Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Who may apply: This role is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. We value different viewpoints and life experiences. Your application will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.