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Asset LivingAssistant Director, Leave and Accommodation
Asset Living, a third-party property management company established in 1986, is hiring an Assistant Director, Leave and Accommodation for a remote position. The firm handles multifamily,…
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Asset Living, a third-party property management company established in 1986, is hiring an Assistant Director, Leave and Accommodation for a remote position. The firm handles multifamily, single-family, affordable housing, build-to-rent, active adult, and student housing properties across the country. This full-time role provides operational leadership, case strategy, and administrative oversight for the organization's workplace accommodation and leave of absence programs. The person chosen will directly supervise Leave and Accommodations Specialists,…
Job Description
Asset Living, a third-party property management company established in 1986, is hiring an Assistant Director, Leave and Accommodation for a remote position. The firm handles multifamily, single-family, affordable housing, build-to-rent, active adult, and student housing properties across the country. This full-time role provides operational leadership, case strategy, and administrative oversight for the organization's workplace accommodation and leave of absence programs. The person chosen will directly supervise Leave and Accommodations Specialists, manage complex and high-risk case strategies, handle escalations, and maintain an assigned caseload.
This position suits a professional with substantial human resources experience who can navigate federal, state, and local leave regulations while collaborating with internal departments like Legal, Human Resources, Payroll, and Benefits. The role requires partnering with operational leaders, conducting file audits, tracking metrics, managing vendor performance, and guiding staff through the ADA interactive process and return-to-work planning. Compensation for this role is estimated between $75,000 and $85,000 per year.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily administration of leave of absence and workplace accommodation programs to maintain consistent organizational practices
- Supervise Leave and Accommodations Specialists by assigning tasks, reviewing documentation, monitoring service levels, and providing coaching
- Handle complex, high-risk cases including extended leaves, intermittent schedules, medical restrictions, pregnancy limitations, and disputed claims
- Facilitate and document the ADA interactive process, evaluate requested accommodations, and coordinate with Legal on sensitive issues
- Oversee compliance with FMLA, ADA, USERRA, state and local leave laws, and disability benefit programs
- Act as an escalation contact when leave and accommodation matters intersect with performance management, discipline, attendance, or separation
- Collaborate with third-party administrators, Benefits, Payroll, Employee Relations, and Safety teams
- Plan return-to-work procedures, medical releases, transitional work, and modified duties
- Perform routine audits of leave files, intermittent usage, and documentation to correct gaps and refine training
- Produce reports on caseload volume, aging, response metrics, vendor performance, and compliance trends
- Create and update workplace policies, templates, manager guides, and training materials
- Maintain complete, confidential records of medical documentation, correspondence, and case timelines
Requirements
- Five or more years of progressive human resources experience with substantial focus on leave administration and workplace accommodations
- Prior supervisory, team-lead, or leadership experience
- Advanced working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, USERRA, state and local leave laws, paid leave programs, and disability benefits coordination
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite along with HRIS, case-management, ticketing, payroll, benefits, or leave-administration systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
- Equivalent relevant professional experience
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this role is remote.
What is the salary range for the Assistant Director, Leave and Accommodation?
The estimated remote pay range is $75,000 to $85,000 per year.
What experience is required for this job?
Candidates need five or more years of progressive human resources experience with substantial direct involvement in leave administration and workplace accommodations, along with prior leadership or supervisory experience.
How do I apply for this position?
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