Senior Leaves & Accommodations Specialist

About this role

Bring more to life.  

At Danaher, our work saves lives. And each of us plays a part. Fueled by our culture of continuous improvement, we turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.   

Our 60,000+ associates work across the globe at more than 15 unique businesses within life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology.    

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference? At Danaher, you can build an incredible career at a leading science and technology company, where   we’re   committed to hiring and developing from within.   You’ll   thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter.   

Learn about the  Danaher Business System   which makes everything possible.  

The   Senior Leave of Absence & Accommodations Specialist   supports the administration of employee leaves of absence such as FMLA, ADA, PWFA, state, and local regulations .   and   owns   the end-to-end administration of workplace accommodation cases across the enterprise, applying advanced judgment to navigate complex, high-risk, and legally sensitive situations.   This role will work directly with associates, managers, HR stakeholders, the Labor & Employee Relations Center of Excellence (“LER COE”),   Legal   and other functions to ensure consistent, compliant   outcomes   in accordance with   internal policy and applicable law.    

This position   reports to the   Manager, Leaves of Absence & Accommodations   and   is part of the   HR Service Delivery Team .    The role   will be   fully remote .   

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:  

• Own and manage the full life cycle of Leave of Absence cases under FMLA, comparable state laws   (e.g., California Family Rights Act, Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave), and   company   leaves such as Short- and Long-Term Disability, in consultation with Total Rewards (Benefits) and the   Company’s third-party leave administrator. ​  

• Own the end-to-end administration of workplace accommodation cases under the ADA, PWFA, similar   laws, and religious accommodations, including complex, high-risk, and legally sensitive matters, in   consultation with the LER COE and L&E Legal.  

• Lead the interactive   accommodations   process with associates, people leaders, healthcare providers, and HR—reviewing   documentation,   identifying   reasonable accommodations, and recommending   timely   determinations. ​  

• Develop creative, reasonable accommodation   solutions   that balance the associate’s restrictions with business   and operational impact ,   ensuring a high-quality,   compassionate employee experience. ​  

• Influence people leaders and HR stakeholders toward compliant, consistent decisions, translating   policies and legal requirements into plain-English guidance. ​  

The essential requirements of the job include  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.​  

• 5+ years in leave of absence administration, accommodations, or HR generalist work with a strong   leave/ADA focus.​  

• In-depth, demonstrable knowledge of FMLA, ADA, PWFA, state/local leave laws, and disability   programs.​  

• Substantial experience   engaging in the accommodations interactive process with   a wide range of stakeholders .  

• Proven ability to independently analyze and resolve complex, ambiguous, high-risk cases with sound   judgment and influence business decisions.​  

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:   if applicable for role  

• Ability to travel   10%  

• Physical Demands:    Include considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, monitor); May occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping; May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20   lbs. ; Physical activity associated with business travel.  

It would be a plus if you also   possess   previous   experience in:  

• Experience administering leave of absence and accommodation across multiple states​ ,   Canada and Puerto Rico.  

• Experience with workplace accommodations in specialized manufacturing situations such as clean and   cold rooms, and field - based sales and service personnel working at healthcare facilities  

Danaher   offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether   it’s   a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at   Danaher Benefits Info .    

At   Danaher,   we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a   remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home.   Additional   information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for   Danaher   can provide.  

The   annual   salary range for this role is $93,000 - $135, 000 USD .   This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.  

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.  

We offer   comprehensive   package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.  

Note: No amount of pay   is considered to be   wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.  

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