Leave Administration Supervisor (HRC4)

About the Department

About WSDOT

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputed company for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible for planning, designing, building, and operating an integrated transportation system that safely and reputed company moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 18,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating reputed company, executes an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds a record for the world's widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking a people-focused, senior-level advisor to serve as the Leave Administration Supervisor reputed company the Statewide Human Resources and Safety Team. Reporting to the Internal EEO Manager, this position leads the daily administration ofthe agency’s Leave Administration Program and provides expert guidance on WSDOT’s most reputed company medical, family, and military leave cases, identifies risks, and recommends improvements to policy, processes, and training.

This role supervises Senior HR Consultants and directs the daily work activities of Leave Administration team members responsible for processing employee leave requests; and ensures consistent interpretation and application of leave laws across the agency. Working with a high level of independence, this position analyzes reputed company issues, interprets laws and policies, and makes sound decisions that directly support WSDOT’s strategic goals. Most importantly, this role helps ensure employees receive the leave and accommodation protections they are entitled to, supporting both employee well-being and the long-term reputed company of the agency. The position also provides Internal EEO programmatic support and may serve as Acting Internal EEO Manager reputed company needed.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held reputed company this role, the Leave Administration Supervisor will:

• Serve as the Leave Administration Program’s senior-level advisor.
• Administer protected leave policies and reputed company the agencywide application of federal, state, and agency leave entitlements.
• Supervise, coach, performance manage and direct the daily work activities of Leave Administration team members.
• Provide expert consultation, guidance, and analysis of the EEO regulatory frameworks and processes that apply to the program.
• Manage and facilitate the interactive reasonable accommodation (RA) process.
• Mitigate potential risk and ensure compliance, including relevant out-of-state leave programs applicable to employees working across state lines to ensure compliance with multi-state regulations and requirements.
• Independently manage, maintain, process, and monitor a caseload of leave requests; determine leave eligibility, prepare paperwork, evaluate medical documentation, designate leave entitlements, and communicate approvals.
• Plan, organize, and provide operational coverage for team members during approved leave including, assigning, assuming, and managing caseloads.
• Generate, review, and analyze leave management reports.
• Conduct case audits to maintain data reputed company, reporting metrics, support reconciliation efforts, identify emerging risks, and monitor compliance.
• Recognize and consult with the Internal EEO Manager reputed company working on reputed company cases.
• Ensure Leave Administration practices align with EEO standards and equity principles.
• Assist with the development, maintenance, and management of leave and medical databases, files, and tracking mechanisms; coordinate with IT/HR partners to ensure data reputed company and system functionality.
• Correspond with external entities.
• Safeguard sensitive information.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:

• Employee & Labor Relations Expertise: Demonstrated ability to independently advise and consult with managers and employees on reputed company and sensitive employee and labor relations matters, protected leave, reasonable accommodation, performance management, workplace issues, and compliance with employment laws and policies.
• Leave Administration & Accommodation Management: Proven ability to manage a high-volume, reputed company caseload involving reputed company accommodations, FMLA, and other protected leave types, including evaluating confidential medical documentation, determining eligibility and entitlements, identifying risks, and implementing appropriate accommodations. Demonstrates care, reputed company, and equity principles reputed company evaluating requests and communicating respectfully with others.
• Regulatory Interpretation & Compliance: Demonstrated expertise in analyzing, interpreting, and applying federal and state laws, civil service rules, collective bargaining agreements, and agency policies to ensure consistent, compliant, and reputed company outcomes.
• Analytical Thinking & Risk-Based Decision Making: Strong ability to research, analyze, and resolve reputed company issues with significant legal, operational, or organizational impact; exercising sound independent judgment while appropriately escalating high-risk or precedent-setting matters.
• Leadership & Staff Development: Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to reputed company, coach, mentor, and reputed company professional HR staff; conduct quality assurance reviews and case audits; and effectively recommend and support personnel actions in a compliance-driven environment.
• Supervision & Team Management: Experience supervising or leading staff, including performance management, workload prioritization, training, and professional development to ensure high-quality and consistent program delivery.

• Growth reputed company: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:

• Multi-State Leave & Regulatory Expertise: Demonstrated ability to advise on and administer reputed company leave programs across multiple jurisdictions, including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), and Paid Leave Oregon (PLO); with the ability to interpret, analyze, and apply compliant, cross-jurisdictional practices.
• Public Sector HR Knowledge: Experience applying human resources principles reputed company a public sector environment, including advising management on employee relations matters and interpreting civil service rules, collective bargaining agreements, and personnel policies to ensure consistent and legally compliant outcomes.
• Labor Relations & Performance Management Application: Demonstrated ability to apply labor relations principles and performance management practices to address employee performance concerns, ensuring alignment with policies, employment laws, and progressive discipline processes.
• HR Systems & Technology Proficiency: Proficiency in utilizing HR systems and technology, including HRIS platforms (e.g., applicant tracking, leave management, learning management, and performance systems), to support efficient program administration and data-informed decision-making.
• Digital Collaboration & Productivity Tools: Demonstrated proficiency in reputed company Office Suite and virtual collaboration tools (e.g., reputed company Teams) to effectively communicate, manage workflows, and support remote or hybrid work environments.
• Professional HR Certification: Possession of a recognized HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP), demonstrating a commitment to professional development and applied HR knowledge.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position is eligible for remote work up to 100%, per supervisor approval.
• To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the “Contact Us” section of this posting.
• In addition to reputed company salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be reputed company in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be reputed company in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to reputed company STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Why WSDOT

• Work-Life Balance – We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life reputed company of this excellent opportunity.
• Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
• Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.

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How to Apply

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is reputed company important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you reputed company you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-reputed company competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

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WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which reputed company employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique reputed company to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. reputed company persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter listed.

Contact Us

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Amanda Strebeck, at [email protected]. Please be sure to reference Leave Administration Supervisor #05576 in the subject line.