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    Benefits Specialist - Los Angeles, United States - LeadStack Inc.

    LeadStack Inc.
    LeadStack Inc. Los Angeles, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    LeadStack Inc. is an award-winning, one of the nation's fastest-growing, certified minority-owned (MBE) staffing services provider of the contingent workforce.

    As a recognized industry leader in contingent workforce solutions and Certified as a Great Place to Work, we're proud to partner with some of the most admired Fortune 500 brands in the world.

    We have an immediate contract position with one of our direct client.

    If you are interested and available, please respond with your resume ASAP along with below answers and suggest a good time to call you.


    Job Title:
    Benefits Specialist - II*Pay Rate: $40 /hr - $45/hr on W2

    Location:
    Remote, USA - (requires CA state law knowledge)

    Duration: 1 year


    Description:
    About the Team
    The global Employee Relations (ER) team is a

    function within the HR Department .

    Our purpose is to uphold client's commitment to providing a fair, safe, and compliant work environment by embedding these values in the company's policies and practices and resolving employee concerns when they arise.

    We do this by fostering a fair, safe, and inclusive culture; serving as a thought leader for change; and building organizational capability by empowering employees, managers and leaders.

    Our team leverages our experience, expertise, and organizational awareness to act as a credible, trusted advisor and thought partner to HR and business leaders across the organization.

    We strive to enhance our capabilities and improve our processes and look forward to adding new expertise and experience to our growing team.

    About the Role
    The Accommodations Specialist

    is primarily responsible

    for managing employee, applicant, and pre-hire requests for reasonable accommodations , including

    escalations

    from a third-party administrator. The Accommodations

    Specialist facilitates the interactive process,

    working closely with Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, Leave and Exit Management, Benefits, Payroll, and third-party administrators. The Accommodations Specialist

    coordinates requests

    and

    communicates

    with employees and management

    regarding short and long-term reasonable accommodations.

    This role will manage cases, including

    third-party administrator escalations , through all phases of the interactive process

    in accordance with state and federal law (e.g., the Americans with Disabilities Act, California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and the Civil Rights Act),

    as well as company policies.

    It will also support the design and implementation of standardized policies and practices that are compliant, efficient, and deliver an excellent employee service.

    Job Duties


    • Performs intake interviews
    to gain foundational understanding of individual needs and evaluates medical certification received to determine eligibility


    • Works with individuals to
    determine reasonable accommodations

    needed to perform essential job functions or compete for a vacancy


    • Performs timely and comprehensive
    end-to-end case management

    by engaging in the interactive process with applicants and employees seeking reasonable accommodations based on disability, medical condition, and religious beliefs and their managers


    • Conducts in person and virtual meetings
    with employees, managers, and cross-functional stakeholders


    • Educates
    employees, managers, Human Resource partners, and other stakeholders

    regarding the interactive process


    • Documents the interactions
    associated with requests for reasonable accommodations, the interactive process and communicates accommodation outcomes to appropriate parties


    • Analyzes the reasonableness and effectiveness
    of accommodations


    • Explores and evaluates requested accommodations
    against essential job functions and restrictions/limitations and/or observance of religious beliefs of practices and recommends alternative accommodations as needed


    • Manages medical certifications
    and seeks clarification as needed


    • Creates and amends individual accommodations plans and strategies
    as needed


    • Monitors temporary and ongoing accommodations
    with defined check points and end dates based on case strategy and processes


    Coordinates

    with employees, managers, HR partners, Legal, Benefits, Payroll, third-party administrators, etc. to resolve issues related to reasonable accommodations


    Identifies and educates employees in 1:1 consultation

    about available programs and services


    Facilitate the interactive process


    and collaborate with other functions in the implementation of the accommodation as needed, which may include Benefits, Leave and Exit Management, Payroll, Facilities, Information Technology, and third-party vendors, etc.


    • Facilitates arrangements and documents process
    for job reassignments if no reasonable accommodations can be made in the current role


    Maintains information in case management system

    to track and ensure accurate and timely case management


    • Maintains confidentiality
    of employee and applicant records, as applicable


    • Other duties as assigned
    Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge


    Full knowledge and proficient application of California and federal laws and regulations

    regarding

    reasonable accommodations based on disability, medical condition, and religious beliefs


    • Knowledge and understanding of
    ADA regulations, HIP nd related Federal and State privacy laws and regulations, and guidelines and standards

    as applicable to a workplace setting


    • Effective collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders using strong verbal and written communication skills
    Ability to assess and interpret

    individual employee/applicant needs and to make appropriate referrals to internal or external sources


    • Ability to use independent judgment to manage and impart confidential and sensitive employee information
    • Strong organizational, negotiation, critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and customer service skills
    • Ability to apply principles of critical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and propose solutions
    • Ability to perform in a fast-paced, deadline-intensive environment and effectively manage a high volume of work with strong attention to detail
    • Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization
    • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and perform tasks independently under general direction
    Ability to communicate with and relate to individuals of diverse disabilities and backgrounds


    • Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
    Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, ServiceNow, and Workday

    Qualifications and Experience


    Bachelor's degree

    in a directly related field and a

    minimum of 4 years of professional experience with a minimum of 2 years' experience managing leaves of absence and reasonable accommodations
    o 4 years' experience managing leaves of absence and reasonable accommodations preferred


    • Certified Professional in Disability Management (CPDM) certification, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certification (CRC), Vocational Rehabilitation certification , other related HR certification, and/or advanced degree preferred
    • Relevant experience managing employee requests for reasonable accommodations with
    ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act), including

    current experience in statutes, regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pertaining to ADA accommodations.

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