Accommodations Specialist

Major Responsibilities

• Cook up and manage the interactive process for employee accommodation requests.
• Assess accommodation needs and identify reasonable accommodations in collaboration with employees, managers, and healthcare providers.
• Ensure compliance with ADA, FMLA, and applicable state and local employment laws.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records related to accommodation requests and decisions.
• Create education and training around accommodation policies and process.
• Provide guidance and education to managers and employees on accommodation policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with Employee & Labor Relations leadership and Legal to address complex accommodation cases.
• Monitor accommodation program effectiveness and make adjustments as necessary.
• Stay current on changes in employment laws and best practices related to workplace accommodations.
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives related to disability and accessibility.

What's Available

• 1.0 FTE
• Schedule: Monday-Friday Days typically 8:00am-5:00pm
• Location: Onsite in La Crosse, WI
• Compensation: Starting at $27.50/hour with opportunity for higher pay based on relevant work experience

What You'll Need

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in human resources, employee relations, disability management, or a related area, preferably in a healthcare or hospital setting.
• At least 3 years' experience managing workplace accommodations and knowledge of ADA and FMLA regulations.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver's License, Required and Professional HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) or disability management certification (e.g., CDMS), Preferred.
• Ability to work onsite in La Crosse, WI required.

In Addition To The Rewarding Work, You'll Receive

• A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated.
• Competitive Benefits: A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member.
• Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
• Professional Development: Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and our Career Development Center.
• Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!

PRACTICES AND PROMOTES BEHAVIOR CONSISTENT WITH THE MISSION, VISION AND VALUES

• Mission: Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating.
• Vision: Leading with love, we courageously commit to a future of healthy people and thriving communities.
• Values: Belonging, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Humility

About the Role

Emplify Health is seeking a knowledgeable and compassionate Accommodations Specialist to support our commitment to an inclusive, accessible, and compliant workplace. The Accommodations Specialist is responsible for managing and coordinating workplace accommodations for employees in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Requirements

Emplify Health is an equal opportunity employer.