Job Details
Employee Benefits & Accommodations Specialist | Hybrid in Los Angeles | Fast-growing Biotech Company | $40-44/hr | Contract
Job Duties
- Manage the entire accommodation process in-house, from initial intake to finalizing agreements, including reviewing medical documentation and negotiating accommodations.
- Serve as the main contact for accommodation cases, including those potentially leading to termination decisions, and effectively communicate decisions to employees.
- Conduct interviews and utilize comprehensive case management skills to handle diverse accommodation requests, including religious accommodations, beyond traditional medical cases.
- Apply knowledge and ensure compliance of California employment laws and regulations, given the majority of the company's headcount is in California
- Provide support and guidance to employees and managers throughout the accommodation process, including performing regular check-ins to ensure effectiveness.
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including managers and HR, to facilitate successful accommodation outcomes while maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity to individual needs.
Requirements:
- 3+ years experience managing leaves of absence and reasonable accommodations
- Certified in Disability Management, Rehabilitation Counseling, and Vocational Rehabilitation preferred
- Experience with ADA, Family and Medical Leave Act, EEOC, and California labor laws
Please submit your resume to apply.
You can use WorkGrades to collect and manage your references for free and share them with us or anyone else you choose by visiting workgrades.com/home/candidate. Candidates with references are always preferred by our clients. Now is the most important time to stand out from the crowd. We suggest that you ensure you have updated your LinkedIn profile and that you start collecting your references early.
We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring