Leave of Absence Specialist (Human Resources Representative)

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON THIS PLATFORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU MUST APPLY ON CLARK COUNTY'S WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

For Complete Job Announcement, Application Requirements, and to apply on-line (applications on external sites are not monitored), please visit our website at: 

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

Job Summary

Clark County is seeking a motivated individual to join our dedicated HR team. Human Resources provides crucial support services to all County departments and promotes a culture of thriving employees who deliver exceptional contributions to our community.

This position will provide professional-level human resources (HR) assistance, services and guidance for leave of absence tracking and maintenance.

This positon will administer the County’s leave of absence program, including ADA Reasonable Accommodation. The incumbent will review and process leave requests and determines leave eligibility. Serves as contact for employees, managers, and HR partners to provide information and updates on leave procedures and laws.

This is a non-represented exempt position and will remain open until filled. First review date will be Monday, December 29, 2025.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Education:  Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources, organizational behavior, psychology, public administration, or a similarly  related field.  Additional graduate-level coursework or a degree is desirable.

Experience:  Two (2) to four (4) years of professional-level leave of absence administraton. Experience spanning multiple HR disciplines and in a unionized and/or public sector environment is desirable.

Knowledge of:  Contemporary principles and practices of human resource management including recruitment and selection, job classification, compensation, employee benefits and training.  Federal and state employment, labor and wage and hour laws; principles and techniques of labor relations.  Laws and techniques governing EEO and affirmative action programs.

Ability to:  Understand and effectively apply the laws, theories principles and techniques of human resource management to organizational needs and situations guide and assist managers in preventing and resolving HR issues and concerns; develop and maintain successful working relationships with colleagues, management, labor representatives and employees.  Prepare effective reports, correspondence and other written materials; utilize a range of personal computer resources and applications; verbally communicate effectively in a variety of settings, including sensitive 1:1 situations and formal classroom training.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Resumes and cover letters must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application.  Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.

Application Review (Pass/ Fail) - An online application is required.  Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Oral Interview - The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. 

Employment references will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.

Examples of Duties

KEY OR TYPICAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Administer the County’s leave of absence programs, including ADA Reasonable Accommodation.

Review and process leave requests, determine eligibility, and account for various types of leave, including intermittent and continuous.

Serve as a point of contact for employees, managers, and HR partners, providing information and updates on leave procedures and laws.

Develop and implement policies and procedures and train managers and employees on leave-related topics.

Work with other teams, such as payroll and benefits, to ensure a coordinated and timely process.

Create and maintain accurate, confidential documentation in the HR electronic filing system.

Assist employees on filing for Long Term Disability (LTD) and provide required documents to our LTD vendor.

Interpret and administer leave policies to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, such as FMLA, PFML, and ADA.

Ensure legal compliance by keeping up on changes and additions to state and federal laws.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Salary Grade

M2.201

Salary Range

$6,498.00 - $8,916.00- per month

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Recruiter

Leslie Harrington Smith

Email:

Leslie.HarringtonSmith@clark.wa.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation.  Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation.  More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice. 
 

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/

If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.