Absence and Accommodations Analyst

Job Title

Absence and Accommodations Analyst

Benefits & Integrated Disability Management

Sacramento, CA, US,

Human Resources

Minimum Pay Rate: $
Maximum Pay Rate: $

Civil Service Status: Civil Service

Apply by Date: 02/10/2026

Posting Type: Open

This Journey HR Analyst will be a valuable member of the Integrated Disability Management (IDM) team. We take a comprehensive approach to managing employees  medical leave and workplace accommodation needs, providing a single point of contact for employees with medical issues affecting their ability to work. The ideal candidate will have 3 or more years  experience administering leave in compliance with state, federal, and workers  compensation regulations;

facilitating the interactive process following the ADA/FEHA regulations; and experience in application of employer policies and Memorandums of Understanding.

• Management of statutory leaves (e.g., FMLA, CFRA, Pregnancy Disability Leave)
• Oversight of claims administration for work related injuries/illness
• ADA/FEHA accommodations for employees with disabilities
• Management of return-to-work and stay-at-work (light duty) programs

Official SMUD Classification:
Human Resources Analyst (Journey)

Provides professional analytical support and consulting services to business units involved in the planning, development, implementation and administration of human resources processes, programs and initiatives; performs technical personnel staff assignments in one or more of the following areas:
Talent Management;
Compensation, Classification & Performance;
Benefits & Disability Management;
Employee Relations; and Strategic Planning Performance & Analytics. Ensures that assigned human resources and workforce program results support SMUD s strategic objectives and comply with applicable SMUD, federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) requirements.

This classification is comprised of two levels: "E" is the entry, "J" is the journey. This is the journey level and is distinguished from the entry by the assignment of the full range of duties. Incumbents work independently on relevant work and projects of minor to moderate complexity; receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new, unusual or unique situations arise;

and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.

• Talent Management: Provides SMUD management with prospective job candidates who meet SMUD s standards for competence, experience, diversity, knowledge, and skill; establishes employment, recruiting and hiring plans by evaluating SMUD jobs for compliance with federal regulations and SMUD policies; develops hiring materials, including written, oral and performance examinations, supplemental applications and rating guides; assesses candidate qualifications; identifies credible candidates; and maintains all relevant documentation and records.
• Compensation, Classification & Performance: Provides SMUD with well-defined jobs and positions in compliance with all applicable SMUD standards as well as federal and state laws and regulations; performs job and position classification studies by collecting, assessing and interpreting job/position information; performs job audits; develops job/position classifications and descriptions; allocates positions to job classifications; prepares classification reports and confers with management, supervisors, labor relations unit, and employees;
  
  ensures competitive, credible, cost-effective, readily understandable, legally appropriate, and administratively efficient compensation programs for all levels of SMUD employees; develops and implements standard and specialized compensation programs by developing and conducting custom compensation surveys; evaluates and interprets market survey data; generates summary statistics; conducts job evaluations; recommends job or employee pay level modifications. Administers SMUD s Performance Management Program (PMP), supports management and employees through the various PMP processes;
  
  and assists in enhancing and…