Employee Relations, Leave, and Accommodations Specialist

Overview

Who we are—

Transcat is a dynamic, innovative, growing company that has been recognized as the leading calibration and compliance services provider in North America and beyond. With over 1,000 employees — in technical, consulting, operational, sales, finance, and corporate roles — we have stood the test of time by delivering on our Trust in Every Measure promise to our customers in vital industries, including life sciences, aerospace, defense, energy, and utilities.

We fulfill this promise through our employees, who live Our Values every day, the Transcat Way. Our employees are at the center of the rewarding, challenging, and life‑changing work we do for our customers and those they serve. Are you ready to join a company where the work you do makes a difference, and where you can grow in your career?

Here’s what Transcat has to offer—

• Work that matters
• A values‑based culture where people care about each other and the work they do together
• Flexibility
• Training and development to accelerate learning and career advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement, stock purchase plan, and MORE!
• Pay range is $80-110K

To foster an engaged, productive, and positive workplace, this role proactively manages employee relations matters and administers timely and compliant accommodations and leave programs. This role is responsible for handling all aspects of the leave of absence and accommodations processes, including ensuring the company complies with federal and state leave and accommodation laws (e.g., ADA and FMLA) and various state paid family leave laws, leading the interactive process and leaves of absences, ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations, and designing and delivering training programs on leaves of absence and accommodations.

In addition, this is a key role in employee relations, and includes conducting complex workplace investigations, resolving disputes, providing guidance to managers regarding performance communications, delivering coaching and discipline (including terminations), developing policies, analyzing trends to foster a productive and compliant work environment, and designing and delivering training programs on employee relations topics.

• Investigate employee complaints and conflicts
• Conduct interviews, gather evidence, and write investigation reports with recommendations for action, which may include carrying out training or disciplinary action
• Provide guidance and consultative support to employees and management on employee relations matters, including investigations

• Oversee all aspects of employee leaves (such as FMLA, state‑specific leaves, and short and long‑term disability), including communications and maintenance of accurate leave records
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws and company policies
• Provide consultation to managers, HR, and employees on leave‑related issues and best practices

• Facilitate the interactive process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Analyze accommodation requests and collaborate with Senior Director of HR on complex matters
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local accommodation laws and company policies
• Provide consultation to managers, HR, and employees on accommodation‑related issues and best practices

• Oversee the implementation and use of case management and HRIS systems to improve efficiency and tracking of leave, accommodations, and employee relations matters
• Develop and implement company policies and procedures for employee relations and leave management
• Analyze data from exit interviews, absenteeism, and engagement scores to recommend data‑driven solutions to seize company opportunities and address organizational challenges
• Model the Company’s values to influence others to perform in an aligned manner.
• Other duties as assigned

• Excellent analytical and decision‑making skills
• Able to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw…