HR Specialist

Oregon State Credit Union is built on a foundation of member focus, integrity and community impact. These values shape how we work and empower our teams to stay true to our vision of creating financial solutions that make lives better. We are looking for an employee leaves specialist to lead the administration of our leave and workplace accommodation programs with compassion and consistency while helping create a positive employee experience.

As the HR Specialist - Leaves, you will serve as a dedicated and trusted resource for employees and managers throughout the leave of absence and workplace accommodation experience. You’ll oversee the full leave lifecycle, administering state and federal leave programs and guiding employees from initial inquiry and eligibility through return-to-work planning. You’ll also coordinate workplace accommodations and support the ADA interactive process, implementing effective solutions and ensuring employees have the resources and support needed to be successful. The ideal candidate brings expertise in leave and accommodation administration with strong problem-solving and communication skills, and a passion for delivering an exceptional employee experience through compassion, empathy and sound judgment.

What you will need to be successful:

• Leave & Accommodation Administration Expertise: Advanced knowledge of federal and state leave laws and programs including FMLA, OFLA, Paid Leave Oregon, ADA and disability benefits. Prior experience providing end-to-end administration including eligibility determination, leave administration, documentation, and return to work coordination. Proven ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements while ensuring accurate, compliant and consistent program administration.  
• Employee Support & Case Management: Demonstrated ability to support employees and managers through complex and sensitive situations with professionalism, empathy, and discretion. Strong organizational and case management skills with the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive matters, maintain attention to detail, and ensure timely follow-up. Experience supporting employment-related processes such as unemployment claims, verifications, agency inquiries, and other HR administrative functions preferred.
• Communication & Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interpret and explain complex leave, accommodation, and HR-related processes clearly and thoroughly. Strong interpersonal skills to establish trust, educate employees and managers, and handle sensitive matters with empathy and discretion. Demonstrated ability to navigate challenging situations, exercise sound judgment and determine when escalation is necessary.
• Experience & Education: At least three years of HR experience with direct experience administering employee leaves of absence, workplace accommodations, and/or related employee support processes. Experience working with Dayforce or other HRIS systems preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Ways we'll appreciate you: 

• A positive workplace culture and supportive team
• Competitive wages, bonuses, paid holidays and paid time off
• 100% credit-union-paid employee coverage for medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance; dependent coverage also available
• 401k Plan with an amazingly generous credit union match!
• Tax-saving Flexible Spending and Health Savings Plans
• Premier membership perks, loan discounts, company clothing, wellness and recognition programs, and more!

Since it began in 1954, Oregon State Credit Union has been a member-owned, not-for-profit financial services institution. We exist for the benefit of our member-owners, and not to profit from them. That's what makes us different from banks and how we're able to create financial solutions that make lives better. 

Location: 4800 SW Research Way, Corvallis

Work type: Full-Time, Hybrid, Exempt

Compensation: $68k–71k/year DOE + bonus

Oregon State Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The information above provides the general nature of work performed in this position and outlines primary qualifications. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they have the legal right to work in the US and pass a background screening to the satisfaction of Oregon State Credit Union.

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