Leaves and Accommodations Partner

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for leaves and accommodations programs, interpreting policies in alignment with federal and state employment laws.
• Provide end-to-end case management, maintaining accurate leave files and utilizing specialized management software to track cases.
• Lead the interactive dialogue regarding ADA accommodations and coordinate the return-to-work process with supervisors and HR Business Partners.
• Act as the primary liaison between internal partners and external providers for disability and workers' compensation.
• Partner with HR leaders and legal stakeholders on complex leave cases and sensitive employee relations issues.
• Coordinate Short-Term Disability (STD) claims with FML and audit disability payments according to benefit schedules.
• Develop and present regular reports to analyze leave data, trends, and vendor performance.
• Design and deliver ongoing education and training regarding leaves and accommodations for managers and leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Deep working knowledge of federal and state laws including FMLA, ADA/ADAAA, and Workers' Compensation.
• High proficiency with leaves management tracking systems, HRIS, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), and Google Workspace.
• Exceptional ability to maintain strict confidentiality and navigate sensitive, emotionally charged situations with empathy.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage high caseloads and complex data.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex regulations to all organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of dedicated experience in leave administration or disability management.
• Professional leave administration or absence management certification.

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous retirement matching.
• Up to 34 days of time-away per year, increasing with service.
• Robust educational assistance programs.
• MiddCard Privileges, including access to athletic facilities and cultural events.
• Discounts on local recreation and access to the Partner Inclusion Program.

About the Company

Middlebury College is a vibrant, supportive community located in Vermont. We are an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values, dedicated to recruiting talented and diverse individuals from around the world.