Workplace Accommodation Specialist - Human Resources

What You Will Do

The Workplace Accommodation Specialist is responsible for administering and coordinating the reasonable accommodation process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), applicable state laws, and organizational policy. This role partners closely with employees, leaders, Human Resources, Leave of Absence, Recruitment, and other areas as appropriate to facilitate the interactive process, evaluate accommodation requests, and identify effective, compliant solutions that enable employees to perform the essential functions of their positions.

Required Qualifications

• 3 Years Experience administering reasonable accommodations, ADA interactive processes, employee relations, or leave management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or 4 years of experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related may substitute for the degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• ADA related training.
• Experience in healthcare or a highly regulated environment.
• Experience working with accommodation review committees or cross‑functional HR teams.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) - HR Certification Institute.
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) - HR Certification Institute.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) - Society for Human Resources Management.
• SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) - Society for Human Resources Management.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee reasonable accommodation requests. Lead and document the interactive process, including reviewing job descriptions, physical demands, essential functions, and medical documentation. Evaluate accommodation requests to determine feasibility, effectiveness, and compliance with ADA and organizational guidelines. Identify and assess potential accommodations, including job modifications, schedule adjustments, equipment, ergonomic solutions, and alternative work arrangements. Prepare Interactive Process Memos, accommodation plans, agreements of restrictions, and related documentation.
• Review Reasonable Accommodation Questionnaires (RAQs) and related medical documentation for completeness and relevance. Coordinate with Leave of Absence or designated vendors to clarify medical restrictions when appropriate. Maintain confidentiality and ensure information is handled