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Senior Leave & Disability Partner

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Alaska Air Group

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United States , SeaTac

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86700.00 - 130050.00 USD / Year
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Job Description:

The Senior Leave and Disability Partner is a subject matter expert in medical leaves, accommodations, and STD/LTD benefit programs at Alaska Airlines. As an individual contributor, this role exercises considerable judgment to manage leave and disability programs and ensure compliance with company, state, and federal regulations.

Job Responsibility:

  • Acts as a subject matter expert in leave and benefit programs
  • With minimal direction from leadership, exercises considerable judgement to oversee employee medical leaves, accommodations, and STD/LTD benefit programs, with a focus on compliance and leave reduction
  • Coordinates information with external service providers, including leave and disability vendor, crew medical support vendor, medical practitioners, vocational rehabilitation counselors, and attorneys
  • Processes leave and disability quality assurance-related transactions and prepares related written correspondence
  • Applies deep knowledge in state and federal regulations to administer disability accommodations
  • Initiates the interactive process of accommodation, researches reasonable accommodation options, makes recommendations and coordinates final accommodation, and prepares the company's written response
  • Analyzes essential job functions and maintains all mandatory job analysis documentation
  • Manages the modified duty program, with a focus on return from leave and reducing time loss
  • Authorizes and coordinates company medical exams and administers internal fit for duty exam procedures in coordination with the legal department and labor relations
  • Performs quality assurance audits, including vendor audits and station audits, and maintains related compliance documentation
  • Maintains multiple databases and develops related reports (e.g., job analyses, disability accommodations, STD/LTD, medical leaves, fraud cases, etc.)

Requirements:

  • 4 years of experience in leave, accommodations, a disability discipline or related area
  • Bachelor’s degree, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to think and write analytically
  • Strong negotiating skills and the ability to resolve conflict
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to maintain thorough and accurate records while meeting tight deadlines
  • Ability to interpret and apply regulations, policies, and procedures, including collective bargaining agreement (CBA) provisions
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), as well as web-based vendor systems and PeopleSoft HRIS
  • Must be dependable and self-motivated, with a willingness to continue one’s professional development
  • A positive and professional demeanor, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Knowledge of relevant regulations, including worker’s compensation, leaves, and disability
  • Strong presentation and training skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum age of 18
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice to have:

  • Professional certifications (e.g., PHR, ARM)
  • Experience supporting accommodations for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
What we offer:
  • Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
  • Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Generous 401k match program
  • Annual bonus plans
  • Generous holiday and paid time off

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 15, 2026

Expiration:
May 18, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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