Employee Relations Specialist - Cumberland, United States - Veterans Sourcing Group

Veterans Sourcing Group

Verified Company

Cumberland, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

REQUIREMENT DETAILS
**Job Title: HR Counsel

Duration: 4-month contract with Possible extension
**Work schedule Monday

Friday 84:30 or 8:305:00**
Description:
The Reasonable Accommodation Partner is responsible for engaging in the interactive process with colleagues, applicants and leaders when a colleague or applicant requests a workplace accommodation to enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment, perform the essential functions of the position due to a disability, or for a sincerely held religious belief.
The Reasonable Accommodation Partner recommends solutions to support requests for accommodation, and they will manage the dialogue between the requestor and business leader, ensuring confidentiality in the process.
The Reasonable Accommodation Partner tracks and follows all assigned cases to closure.
This role requires critical thinking, outside the box solutions, and the ability to resolve concerns around accommodations in a timely manner while engaging the Client Health values of Caring, Collaboration, Innovation, Accountability, and Integrity.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for leading and engaging in the interactive process with colleagues, applicants, leaders, and Human Resources when a colleague or applicant requests a workplace accommodation to perform the essential functions or to enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy/pregnancy related condition, or sincerely held religious belief.
Recommend solutions and influence leaders to consider the accommodation request with an open mind to continue meeting business needs. The Reasonable Accommodation Partner manages all assigned cases to closure, handling each case on its unique facts and circumstances.
Provide insights, observations and support for reporting and metrics with Reasonable Accommodations cases. Identify trends, observations and shares with business leaders, Human Resources, Legal and other relevant clients.
Engage as a solid partner with Legal on resolving complex Reasonable Accommodation requests.
Provide input for process improvement in team efficiency, effectiveness, and process improving the overall client experience including identifying education /training opportunities for leaders, employees and Human Resources.

Required Qualifications:

ADA experience
2+ years of experience in employee relations and/or human resources
Experience in administering reasonable accommodation requests and an understanding of ADA.
Discretion in dealing with confidential information.
HR related experience a plus.