Employee Leave & Accessibility Specialist

Job Number: 653
Salary: $60,009.04 - $90,014.08
Department/Office: Human Resources
Division: Talent Management
Location: 14980 E. Alameda Dr., Aurora, CO, 80012
Job Type : Salary Full-Time
Posting Date: 09/14/2026
Closing Date: 09/21/2026

This posting has been re-opened, and if you have already applied, you are still being considered and will not be able to apply to this posting again.

The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home.

This role is perfect for a motivated HR professional who brings strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a solid understanding of leave and accommodation laws. You’ll thrive here if you have a calm, consultative style and enjoy guiding employees through sensitive and complex situations with care and clarity.

If you’re excited about applying your Leave and ADA expertise in a position that blends legal compliance, thoughtful operations, and a truly people-centered approach, we’d love to hear from you. And even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply — we’re looking for curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to learn just as much as specific experience.

NOTE: This position will be in office five (5) days per week. In order to support our 3000+ employees, this position will sit in the below county locations:

• Aurora two (2) days per week, Centennial two (2) days per week, and Littleton one (1) day per week.
• Core hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with the flexibility to assist employees with different shifts.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

The Leave and ADA Specialist is the single point of contact at Arapahoe County that provides customer services to employees, management teams, and HR Team members regarding all aspects of employee leave and absence management programs. This job administers all leave of absence programs to include sick, FMLA, Military, Personal, Funeral, Jury Duty, etc. and responds to requests for employee accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act.

DUTIES:

• Coaches and advises employees, management, and HR team members on leave and accommodation processes, legal requirements, and County policies.
• Assesses, adjudicates, and tracks all leave and disability claims in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Administers the full ADA interactive process for employees and applicants, ensuring timely, well‑documented, and compliant evaluation of accommodation requests.
• Collaborates closely with Legal, HR Managers/HRBPs, Benefits, Payroll, Risk Management, Mental Health Professionals, and disability carriers to coordinate leave extensions, accommodation considerations, workers’ compensation cases, and fit‑for‑duty evaluations.
• Reviews and interprets medical certifications and supporting documentation to determine employee eligibility and appropriate designation under FMLA and other statutory leave programs.
• Works with Department Directors on non‑qualifying FMLA and personal leave requests, ensuring consistent and policy‑aligned decisions.
• Produces, sends, and tracks required leave and accommodation documentation; communicates rights, responsibilities, timelines, and next steps to employees and managers.
• Maintains accurate, timely records in the leave and accommodation system, ensuring HRIS data integrity for compliance, reporting, and audit activities.
• Supports return‑to‑work and fitness‑for‑duty processes, including coordination of modified duty when appropriate.
• Identifies compliance risks and process improvement opportunities within leave and accommodation programs.
• Assists with development of training, communication materials, and guidance related to leave and ADA programs.
• Performs other job‑related duties as required, including supporting HR Business Partners and/or Recruiting based on the business needs of the organization.

REQUIREMENTS:

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to leaves and disability plans.
• Strong administrative and data management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with all levels of the organization.
• Strong computer skills’ proficient in Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Ability to support employees with confidentiality and compassion during stressful times.
• Ability to provide customer service concerning leave and disability policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information and safeguard all documents pertaining to confidential information.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):

• Accountability
• Accessibility
• Inclusivity
• Integrity

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Two or more years of leave and disability administration experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job may be sufficient.

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:

• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Spends 85% of the time sitting and 15% of the time either standing or walking.
• Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 20 lbs.
• Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.
• Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.
• Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.
• Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work related equipment.

Definitions:

• Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
• Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
• Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

** Arapahoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other status protected under the law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Arapahoe County is committed to making employment accessible to persons with disabilities.

** In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.