Senior Leaves & Accommodations Specialist

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