Employee Leave & Accommodation Specialist

Locations: Gorham, Maine

Salary: Starting at 57k D.O.E

The Employee Leave & Accommodation Specialist manages the day to day processes related to employee workplace accommodations and leave of absence programs. This role ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations as well as organizational policies. Serving as a primary point of contact, this role guides employees and managers through each step of the accommodation and leave process, offering clear communication, support, and direction. The position works closely with Safety & Compliance and, when necessary, external partners to deliver coordinated and consistent services. Strong communication, organizational skills, confidentiality, and relationship building abilities are essential for success.

Essential Functions: 

Accommodation Administration:
• Administer workplace accommodations for employees with medical conditions, disabilities, or religious needs.
• Clearly communicate the accommodation process, timelines, and expectations to employees and managers.
• Review and assess supporting documentation while maintaining confidentiality.
• Collaborate with employees and managers to identify, implement and monitor reasonable accommodations.

Leave Administration:
• Administer all employee leave programs, including federal and state leaves, and other paid or unpaid leave programs.
• Ensure proper coordination between leave programs, PTO plans, and Short- and Long-Term disability benefits.
• Communicate eligibility criteria, timelines, responsibilities, and return-to-work requirements to employees and managers.
• Coordinate with payroll, managers, and third-party leave vendors (when applicable) to ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and pay adjustments.

Compliance & Coordination
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as organizational policies
• Partner with Human Resources, managers, and external providers as needed
• Prepare and maintain detailed documentation, reports, and records related to accommodations and leave.
• Assists with other employee benefits projects as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned, based on organizational needs

Minimum Qualifications: 
• High School Diploma or GED
• Criminal Record that satisfies Agency requirements
• Detail-orientation which produces both high-quality and high-quantity results in a timely manner
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, while maintaining daily contact with team members
• Perform work tasks with a high degree of confidentiality and discretion
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Preferred Qualifications: 
• Experience in Accommodation & Leave Administration
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Intermediate or advance skill level with Microsoft Excel

In addition to employment that is fulfilling, meaningful, and supportive, Goodwill employees also receive:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offered


• 403(b) retirement plan with Employer Match


• Use of a company car


• Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability


• Employer-paid Life Insurance


• Generous Paid Time Off Plan


• Paid Holidays


• 50% Employee discount at Goodwill stores in ME, NH & VT


• Exceptional career growth opportunities


• Discount on personal cell phone plans


• Local community discounts 


• Caring coworkers/team that supports you!