Employee Relations & Benefits Specialist - Quick Hire!

Expeditors is a leading global logistics company recognized as a Fortune 500 powerhouse, employing over 15,000 skilled professionals across more than 300 locations on six continents. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Expeditors has built a reputation for delivering comprehensive and tailored international trade solutions driven by innovative, seamless information systems. The company's broad service offering spans air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order management, warehousing, distribution, and other customized logistics services. With a strong emphasis on compliance, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction, Expeditors makes complex global trade accessible and efficient for businesses around the world. We are currently seeking a Corporate Leave of Absence and Workplace Accommodations Specialist to join our dynamic Human Resources team. This non-exempt, full-time role with an annual salary range of $58,000 to $62,000 (based on experience) plays a vital role in supporting corporate compliance with labor and employment laws while enhancing employee experience through effective leave and accommodations management. The specialist will act as both a strategic advisor and hands-on partner to employees and managers, focusing on administering leaves of absence, workplace accommodations, and managing work-related injury claims with adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. In this role, you will guide employees through various claim processes, including those involving our Third-Party Administrator, Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave (WA PFML), and Washington Labor & Industries, offering clear communication about timelines, responsibilities, and documentation requirements. You will be instrumental in facilitating the interactive process between employees and managers, providing timely updates on leave statuses and accommodation periods, and delivering targeted training sessions for corporate managers. Your work will ensure that HRIS and third-party systems remain aligned, that claims are promptly reported and processed, and that confidential medical and personnel information is securely maintained. Beyond your core duties, you will collaborate across internal teams and external partners, contribute to ongoing improvements in processes and operational efficiencies, escalate issues wisely, and uphold Expeditors' celebrated corporate culture marked by attributes such as integrity, excellence, pride, and visionary leadership. This role offers a compelling opportunity to be part of a globally recognized company committed to employee well-being and compliance excellence, while building your expertise in human resources and employment law in a supportive, innovative environment.

• Bachelor's degree
• 0-2 years of related experience preferred
• Knowledge of leave management and workplace accommodations preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in managing employee claims and documentation
• Ability to apply employment law knowledge
• Collaborative and solution-oriented mindset
• Detail-oriented and organized