Leave and Accommodation Specialist

The Leave and Accommodation Specialist at Tempus is primarily responsible for managing all employee leave types including FMLA, ADA, and state-paid family leaves. This role acts as the main point of contact for employees and will ensure compliance with various leave laws while providing support throughout the leave process.

To apply for the Leave and Accommodation Specialist position at Tempus, candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Additionally, at least 3 years of experience administering leaves of absence and accommodations is required.

The Leave and Accommodation Specialist collaborates with HR, managers, and employees to identify reasonable accommodations under the ADA. This includes tracking all accommodation requests and ensuring clear communication throughout the interactive process.

Essential skills for the Leave and Accommodation Specialist role at Tempus include a strong knowledge of federal and state leave laws, exceptional organizational abilities, and strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

The work environment for the Leave and Accommodation Specialist at Tempus is collaborative and supportive, allowing professionals to engage with a variety of teams and contribute to meaningful healthcare advancements while ensuring employee well-being.

Discuss your hands-on experience with the FMLA and ADA processes, including the types of leaves you’ve managed, your approach to ensuring compliance, and examples of how you’ve helped employees navigate their leave options.

You can mention your methods for staying informed, such as attending workshops, subscribing to industry publications, or being part of professional HR organizations that provide regular updates on relevant legislation.

Share a specific experience where you faced a challenging leave case, detailing how you navigated it, engaged with all stakeholders involved, and ensured compliance while also supporting the employee.

Explain your approach to communication, emphasizing the importance of clarity, the use of training materials, and how you ensure all employees understand their rights and responsibilities.

Discuss your conflict resolution skills, emphasizing fairness, adherence to policies, and how you’d utilize data to make informed decisions while maintaining transparency with all involved parties.

Explain your relationship with third-party administrators, including how you've coordinated leave processes with them, addressed discrepancies, and ensured alignment with company policy.

Share your strategies for documentation management, highlighting the importance of accuracy, confidentiality, and legal compliance in record-keeping.

Provide an example where you guided an employee through their leave application process and how you provided continuous support to them, making the process more comfortable.

Discuss specific challenges, such as changes in legislation or employee misconceptions, and how you adeptly addressed these issues through proactive communication and training.

Explain your approach to collecting data on leave utilization, employee satisfaction, and feedback, as well as how you use this information to inform policy improvements or training needs.