Human Resources Professional or Entry – Leaves of Absence and Accommodations

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Human Resources (HR) Professional or Entry to join our Leaves of Absence and Accommodations team. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we’re working hard to safely provide our customers with the reliable, affordable, clean energy they depend on. While this position is based at Idaho Power’s downtown Boise location, we offer both flexible schedules and the opportunity to work up to 40% remote.

What does a Human Resources Professional or Entry do for us?

The Leave and Accommodations HR Professional will play a key role in the management of our leave of absence and accommodations programs, while providing exceptional support to employees, managers, and cross functional partners. The successful candidate will oversee and administer leave requests and accommodations, particularly those arising under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and short-term or long-term disability plans. This role will also oversee driver eligibility tracking for commercial driver’s license (CDL)-licensed employees to ensure compliance with applicable US Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and guidance.

Key Responsibilities will include:  

• Serve as a primary point of contact for leave requests, including FMLA and short-term disability, advising employees and managers on appropriate leave processes and policies
• Manage and track the leave administration process from initial notice through return to work, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Manage and track employee ADA accommodation requests and cases
• Partner with HR, Legal, and Payroll to resolve complex leave-related issues and support operational improvements
• Collaborate with payroll to ensure employees’ pay and deductions while on leave are accurate.
• Maintain compliance with legal requirements, ensuring confidentiality of medical documentation and adherence to HIPAA regulations
• Stay up to date with regulations and laws related to employee leave of absence
• Maintain Driver Qualification files for commercial motor vehicle drivers, ensure commercial driver’s license and medical cards are valid and up to date for designated employees, coordinate annual driver’s certification of violations, and coordinate random drug and alcohol testing
• Analyze data and trends to identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations for process enhancements
• Develop and maintain accurate records and reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Perform regular financial reviews of invoicing and billing to ensure accuracy
• Create and/or review physical requirements of positions ensuring accuracy of essential functions
• Present benefit and leave information and trainings to large audiences

In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Knowledge of:

• Federal and state leave laws, including FMLA, ADA, USERRA, and state-specific SDI and PFL regulations
• Benefits-related laws and regulations at the local, state, and federal level, including ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA
• US DOT regulations, familiarity with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) General Industry, and other applicable regulatory guidance

Preferred:

• Knowledge and/or experience managing the interactive ADA accommodation process

Skills in:

• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements, identify compliance risks, and implement appropriate solutions
• Interpersonal skills to support sensitive and confidential situations
• Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) and Human Resource Information System (HRIS) platforms and leave management systems

Preferred:

• Experience with Workday Absence module

Ability to:

• Empathize and support employees during their leave periods
• Manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines, with ability to plan, prioritize, and regularly improve processes
• Effectively summarize and present complex or unfamiliar information for a variety of audiences
• Think critically and solve problems both independently and collaboratively as needed
• Exercise strong judgment and decision making

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Entry Human Resources Professional:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree

OR

• Equivalent combination of formal education and experience

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree or related certifications

Experience:

• 2 years of demonstrated experience in HR or a related field, such as legal, compliance, training, etc.

Preferred:

• 2 years of leave administration related experience

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position

 

Human Resources Professional:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree

OR

• Equivalent combination of formal education and experience

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree or related certifications

Experience:

• 3 years of professional/advanced HR experience

Preferred:

• 3 years of leave administration related experience

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires working at a desk/computer for extended periods of time. It requires the use of office equipment, fine motor skills including typing on the computer, dialing phones, filing paper, and working in close proximity to other people. There may be occasional lifts of no more than 10 lbs. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.

COMPETENCIES

Adaptability, Building Partnerships, Communication, Courage, Decision Making, Initiating Action, Planning and Organizing

To be considered for this position, please visit our website at www.idahopower.com/careers and complete our online application.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws. If you have questions, or require assistance or accommodation to complete the online application, please contact us at:
Phone: 208-388-2965 or Email: [email protected]

Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer