Hiring: Associate Director Leave and Accommodation Programs Company: Chewy Location: Bellevue, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:34:51 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Change Management, Program Management, Vendor Management, Workday About the job Experience: •8+ years of demonstrable experience in FMLA, LOA, ADA, and PTO programs, including design and management in a large, diverse organization (10K+ employees) Required Skills: •Own the strategy, governance, and administration of Leave of Absence, disability, accommodation, and paid time off programs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and Team Member needs •Act as policy owner for Leave and Absence and Time Off policies, enhancing practices to maintain compliance, consistency, and operational effectiveness •Maintain compliance, advise management on required actions, and assess enforcement of policies •Lead the design, implementation, enhancement, and ongoing management of LOA programs, ensuring scalable and sustainable solutions •Serve as the program lead for complex initiatives, developing project plans, managing timelines, identifying risks and dependencies, and driving successful execution across multiple workstreams •Partner cross-functionally to create and implement program improvements and critical initiatives •Lead vendor strategy and governance activities, including vendor evaluations, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), implementation planning, contract support, performance management, and ongoing relationship management •Evaluate third-party administrator performance through service-level agreements, metrics, and internal feedback, developing action plans to address gaps and improve outcomes Qualifications: •CPDM and/or CLMS designation preferred •Limited travel may be required •The base salary range for this role is $137,500 - $221,500.00. •The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant. C08+ positions may also be eligible for annual bonus. •Exempt salary team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations. Compensation: •$137,500 - $221,500 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!