Leave and Accommodation Manager

Job Description :

This position manages the staff leave of absence function and manages the staff and faculty accommodation function. This role manages all aspects of leave of absence for staff, accommodations for staff and faculty, and also the disability programs, including the development and implementation of processes and procedures to achieve optimal employee experience.

This position uses comprehensive knowledge of federal and state regulations, the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended (ADAAA), University policies and practices, and significant HR system knowledge to ensure the University complies with regulations.

Must have the people skills to support Brown employees with complex and sensitive discussions. Must possess strong program and project skills and the knowledge to navigate the complexities of Leaves, time off, and workplace accommodations.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combinations of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of leave and accommodations experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of absence, and accommodation processes
• Demonstrated knowledge of the regulations for leaves and accommodations and experience with their hands-on application
• Experience managing vendors, projects, and programs
• Experience managing time off and leaves in the HRIS administration system, Workday experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with other teams, internal and external, and customer service skills, empathy, and emotional intelligence to support Brown in highly sensitive conversations
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Specific experience with the implementation of policies and procedures directly related to FMLA and ADA and other employment related laws.
• Self-disciplined individual who works well with colleagues and applies good judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability and flexibility to multi-task, prioritize multiple directives, and manage diverse job responsibilities
• Possesses a willingness and ability to support and promote a diverse and inclusive campus community.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification.

Benefits of Working at Brown :

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here .

Recruiting Start Date :

2024-08-01

Job Posting Title :

Leave and Accommodation Manager

Department :

University Human Resources

Grade : Grade 10

Grade 10

Worker Type : Employee

Employee

Worker Sub-Type : Regular

Regular

Time Type : Full time

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

37.5

Position Work Location :

Hybrid Eligible

Submission Guidelines :

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified.

Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact [email protected] .

EEO Statement :

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO / AA employer , Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.