Absence and Accommodation Coordinator

Description

Location: UCHealth Administrative Office - Colorado

Department: UCHlth Benefits

Work Schedule:

Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $61,443 - $92,164 / annually. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is onsite, no hybrid or remote option

Summary:

Coordinates activities and flow of work for leave and accommodation programs.

Responsibilities:

• Primary case manager for employee leave and accommodation requests (FMLA, ADA, state leaves, company-specific leaves).
• Maintains confidential records in the leave management system and coordinates medical documentation, certification tracking, and other required documentation.
• Partners with benefits, payroll, leaders, and HRBPs to ensure accurate and successful leave and accommodation management and education.
• Maintains compliance with applicable leave and accommodation policies, laws, and regulations.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, ability to work with minimal supervision; can work in a fast‑paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED. Preferred:
  Bachelor's degree.
• 2 years HR experience, preferably in leave or benefits administration.

Benefits:

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3‑Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance‑based pay increase:
  The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews:
  All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well‑being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free  membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer‑provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy‑up coverage options.
• Employer‑provided short‑term and long‑term disability with a buy‑up coverage option.
• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high‑deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth:

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.

• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre‑paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.

• Access to Linked In Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

UCHealth recognises and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.