Leaves Case Manager I

Job Description

Job Description

Company Summary

EchoStar builds solutions that help families and communities stay connected. We’ll launch your career and empower you to change lives.

 

Our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV. We serve millions of customers with offerings ranging from satellite to streaming services and global to personal networking solutions.

In Human Resources, we collaborate with the innovators who drive DISH's creative ambition. From recognizing and fostering the development of our company's talent to navigating an ever-changing business landscape, our HR team drives positive change for both the company and our team members interested in growing their careers at DISH.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Leave of Absence and Accommodation Case Manager I, will work closely with employees during critical life moments, ensuring a seamless experience throughout the leave of absence and accommodation process. Your role is to support HR partners, managers, and employees by guiding them through the necessary steps, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations while providing clarity and assistance. By providing support during key moments, you’ll help ensure employees feel valued and cared for.

 

The essential functions of this job position include but are not limited to, the following tasks and duties an employee encounters while performing this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job, in accordance with the ADA and applicable state/local law.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and manage basic leave types (FMLA, personal, military), helping employees navigate the process with clarity and ease
• Track and review leave requests with attention to detail, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies
• Serve as a trusted partner for employees and managers, gathering documentation and ensuring a smooth process
• Maintain accurate records and promptly update HR systems with leave status.
• Assist in coordinating accommodation requests under the ADA, supporting our mission to create an inclusive work environment
• Keep up with changing federal, state, and local leave regulations to ensure basic compliance
• Be a champion of the employee experience by providing timely and compassionate support during these moments that matter

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education and Experience: 

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in leave and accommodation management
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)

 

Skills and Qualifications:

• A genuine passion for supporting employees and improving their experiences
• Basic understanding of FMLA, ADA, and related laws
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in HRIS and case management systems
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with care and integrity
• Capable of conducting interactive processes to assess and implement accommodations

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Occasional travel may be required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment with extended periods of sitting and computer use

 

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits.

 

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. 

 

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

 

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

 

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.

EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact View email address on us.fitly.work if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.

Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement, Pay Transparency, EEOC Know Your Rights (English/Spanish)