HR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALIST

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Job description

# of Openings:
1

Overview:
This position is responsible for managing the procedures and processes for accommodations requests as they relate to candidates, return-to-work situations and job- related functions. Responsibilities also include HIPAA compliance, back-up for Leave of Absence processes, and educating team members and people leaders on processes and other benefits related information.

Responsibilities:
Administer, coordinate and adjudicate accommodation and restriction requests from employment candidates or team members.

Inform and guide people leaders regarding questions related to accommodation requests, processes and procedures.

Interface with team members, people leaders and the Legal Department on benefits related matters.

Participate in Company responses to federal and state agencies as it relates to accommodation processes and information.

Maintain compliance with HIPAA in all actions, processes and communications.

Provide back-up for other benefits team functions as necessary.

Administration and processing of exits due to extended work absence as necessary.

This job description does not imply that the above functions are the only tasks that may be performed. Individuals will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks as directed by management.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related degree preferred.

Experience: 3 or more years of experience with handling accommodations requests, leaves of absence and/or benefits process management. Retail experience is a plus.

Specific Skills:

Ability to work with confidential information in a professional manner.

High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Experience with an HRIS system (Lawson preferred).

Knowledge of employment laws and practices.

Legal and compliance knowledge as it pertains to ADA, accommodations, and leave of absence management

Ability to balance multiple priorities.

Detail oriented.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: PHR or SPHR (or SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) certification preferred.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the team member is regularly required to be able to:

Sit, stand, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and/or other peripherals.

Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Communicate information and ideas in speaking so other will understand.

Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Light to moderate lifting may be required from time-to-time

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Work Environment: Primarily office environment with mild to moderate noise levels. Frequent interaction with co-workers, vendors and consultants..

Language Skills: English is the primary language skill, however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.