Sr. Disability, Leaves & Accommodations Analyst

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Benesch is proud to announce the opening for a Sr. Disability, Leaves & Accommodations Analyst in our Cleveland office! This position is hybrid and has work from home flexibility.

Position Summary:

Do you consider yourself an expert in all things relating to disability management, leaves of absence and accommodations?  Do you have a strong working knowledge of FMLA, ADA/ADAAA, ERISA, workers' compensation and disability programs?  Are you looking for an opportunity to focus on these areas to provide white glove service in a professional organization? Then you may find our Sr. Disability, Leaves & Accommodations Analyst position to be the next career step you've been looking to move toward. This role is perfect for the professional who is a "know-it-all" and looking to own the process from start to finish.

The Sr. Disability, Leaves & Accommodations Analyst serves as the Firm's subject matter expert on all leave of absence, disability, and workplace accommodation matters. This role is responsible for managing the employee experience throughout the leave and accommodations lifecycle, partnering with the Firm's outsourced leave administrator, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Analyst acts as a liaison between employees, managers, Payroll, HR, and external vendors to provide seamless support while maintaining confidentiality and compliance in a high-touch, professional services environment.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Leave of Absence & Disability Management

1. Serves as the firm's primary subject matter expert on disability and leave programs, including FMLA, state leave laws, paid family leave, and short- and long-term disability.
2. Partners with the outsourced leave administrator to ensure accurate and timely case management.
3. Reviews escalations from the third-party administrator and provides resolution or guidance to employees and managers.
4. Creates and presents case timelines to HR leadership for escalation as requested.
5. Tracks and monitors employee leave status, return-to-work dates, and completion of leave process steps.
6. Ensures leave policies are consistently applied in alignment with firm practices and legal requirements.

Accommodations

1. Manages the interactive process for employees requesting workplace accommodations under the ADA or similar state/local regulations.
2. Collaborates with employees, managers, practice leaders, and HR to identify reasonable accommodations that balance employee needs with business requirements.
3. Maintains accurate documentation of accommodation requests, determinations, discussions, and follow-up actions.

Compliance & Policy Administration