Leaves Case Manager I

Company Summary
EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.
Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.
Department Summary
In Human Resources, we collaborate with the innovators who drive DISH's creative ambition. From recognizing and fostering the development of our company's talent to navigating an ever-changing business landscape, our HR team drives positive change.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Leave of Absence and Accommodation Case Manager I plays a vital role in supporting employees during critical life events by managing leave of absence and workplace accommodation requests. This position partners closely with HR, managers, and employees to ensure a smooth, compliant, and compassionate experience throughout the leave and accommodation process. By guiding individuals through each step, this role helps uphold a culture of care, trust, and inclusivity.
Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and manage basic leave types, including FMLA, personal leave, and military leave, ensuring a clear and supportive employee experience
• Track and review leave requests to ensure compliance with federal, state, and internal policies
• Collaborate with employees, managers, and HR partners to collect necessary documentation and support timely case resolution
• Maintain accurate documentation and update HRIS and case management systems with current leave and accommodation statuses
• Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations to support compliant practices
• Serve as a point of contact for employees throughout their leave or accommodation journey, providing timely, clear, and compassionate communication
• Maintain accurate documentation and update HRIS and case management systems with current leave and accommodation statuse

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience managing leave of absence and accommodation cases

Skills and Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and related compliance regulations
• Proficiency with HRIS and case management tools
• Strong organizational skills with a sharp attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on empathy and discretion
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with integrity
• Experience facilitating interactive processes for accommodations is a plus
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Comfort working at a desk with extended periods of computer use
• Occasional travel may be required

Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $27.00/Hour - $38.70/Hour
Benefits
We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits .
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement , Pay Transparency , EEOC Know Your Rights ( English / Spanish )