ADA & Leave Manager

This is an internal job posting. Only former Multnomah County employees on an active recall list may apply for this opportunity through this site.

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$101,442.25 - $152,165.22 Annual

Department:

Department of County Management (DCM)

Job Type:

Regular Non-Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

September 04, 2026

The Opportunity:

Multnomah County is seeking an ADA & Leave Manager (HR Manager 1) to provide advanced management and operational oversight for our Leave of Absence and ADA Accommodation teams. In this critical leadership role, you will lead daily operations, support supervisor and employee advocacy efforts, and ensure continuous countywide compliance with evolving federal, state, and local laws (including FMLA, OFLA, Paid Leave Oregon, and the ADA).

Serving as a strategic thought partner to executive leadership, labor representatives, and County legal counsel, you will drive equity, operational excellence, and standard-setting service delivery across the organization.

If you are an expert HR leader with deep technical knowledge in protected leave, disability access, and ADA compliance we encourage you to apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

Program Administration & Regulatory Compliance

• Strategic Oversight: Plan, direct, organize, and administer the County’s Leave of Absence (FMLA, OFLA, Paid Leave Oregon, military leave, etc.) and ADA Accommodation programs and teams.

• Compliance Management: Continually analyze federal, state, and local regulations and County policies to maintain complete operational compliance.

• Process & Controls: Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures, guidelines, and administrative controls to smoothly integrate regulatory changes into daily County operations.

• Complex Case Handling: Oversee complex leave and medical accommodation processing, ensuring consistency, strict confidentiality, and high-quality support.

Staff Supervision & Leadership

• Team Leadership: Provide direct supervision, clear direction, and professional guidance to Leave and ADA team members.

• Performance & Caseload Management: Evaluate staff performance, balance caseload distributions, assign special projects, and assist staff with high-complexity inquiries.

• Team Development: Foster a collaborative, customer-centric, and supportive team environment; offer ongoing training and career development opportunities.

Expert Advisory & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Subject Matter Expertise: Offer expert guidance on complex leave scenarios, medical separations, and reasonable accommodations to County departments, HR partners, managers, and employees.

• Cross-Functional Partnership: Represent the County on committees and work collaboratively with labor union representatives, County Legal Counsel, and executive management to resolve escalated concerns.

• Complaint Investigation: Investigate leave or accommodation complaints, pinpoint systemic barriers, and implement equitable corrective solutions.

Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement

• Strategic Initiatives: Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program efficiency, service delivery, and equitable outcomes countywide.

• Workflow Optimization: Evaluate program goals, objectives, and workflow efficiencies; design standard operating procedures and implement automated administrative controls.

• Training & Policy Rollouts: Assist in creating, modifying, and rolling out countywide HR policies, procedural updates, and educational materials.

Budgetary & Vendor Contract Management

• Fiscal Administration: Participate in developing, administering, and monitoring Leave and ADA program budgets; justify resource and staffing recommendations.

• Vendor Management: Manage third-party administrators (TPAs) and vendors supporting leave and accommodation services; assist with contract interpretation, negotiations, and enforcement.

• Forecasting: Forecast long-term staffing and programmatic resource needs to ensure timely budget submissions.

To Qualify: We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field OR 4 Years of relevant work experience.

• Experience: 3 years of dedicated experience leading Leave of Absence and/or ADA Accommodation programs, managing complex interactive processes, and developing leave and/or disability policy.

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications / transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• ADAC (ADA Coordinator Certification), Certified Leave Management Specialist , SHRM-CP/SCP, or PHR/SPHR preferred.

• Experience in Human Resources, Leave of Absence and/orADA processes within the public sector or within a unionized environment.

• Deep understanding of Leave laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act, state leave and disability discrimination laws, the interactive process, and reasonable accommodation frameworks.

• Demonstrated talent for building trust and aligning goals across invested partners.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with experience conducting sensitive interviews

• Ability to evaluate high-complexity accommodation requests, assess undue hardship, and navigate job reassignment processes seamlessly.

*Transferable Skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

Screening and Evaluation

The Application Packet:

• A completed online application including a resume and cover letter. If your application does not include these two documents your application will be considered incomplete and not considered further.

• A resume covering relevant experience and education. Please be sure your resume includes the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, and a summary of your responsibilities.

• A cover letter that expands on your resume, addresses why you are interested in this position and demonstrates how your experience and skill set aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications and the primary responsibilities of this role.
  

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications

• An evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates. Subject matter experts will evaluate your resume and cover letter based on a rubric that has been built from the qualifications listed in this job announcement and the primary responsibilities of this position.

• Consideration of top candidates through interview/s and/or assignments.

Hybrid Telework: This position is designated as “hybrid telework,” meaning you will be working both remotely (from home) and in person at an onsite location. The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations. The onsite work location for this position is the Multnomah Building located at 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland, Oregon 97214.

In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Dale Cornelius

Email:

dale.cornelius@multco.us

Phone:

+1 (503) 9395990

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Job Profile:

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