Workplace Accommodations Specialist (Remote)

at  Ryder System

SUMMARY

The Workplace Accommodations Specialist will be responsible for coordinating and supporting processes for providing workplace accommodations for Ryder employees. This individual will coordinate and facilitate best practice reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended (ADAAA), Federal and State laws and Ryder applicable policies.
The Workplace Accommodations Specialist will perform a variety of both routine and complex administrative and professional work. Serve as a subject matter expert on the accommodations process as well as State and Federal disability and accommodation laws.
REMOTE work from HOME
Bilingual (Spanish) Preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective communication verbally and in writing (clear, concise, accurate)
• Maintains data and effectively manages confidential and sensitive employee information (personal protective, medical, etc.)
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)Collaborate efforts with various stakeholders to include employees, HRBPs, managers, etc. company-wide
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Coordinate efforts across team to ensure consistent application of processes and work products
• Monitors own work to ensure quality
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptable to change and ability to work with ambiguous information Manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events
• Knowledge of Federal and State HR regulations, especially as related to ADA and religious accommodations and leaves of absences advanced required
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with Workday and/or Service Now is a plus intermediate required
• Experience working in case management and HRIS systems (Service Now, Workday, etc.) intermediate preferred

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree required Human Resources Management or related discipline
• Bachelor’s degree preferred Human Resources Management or related discipline
• Three (3) years or more HR generalist or HR compliance role (e.g. ADA and leave of absence) required
• Three (3) years or more experience in interpreting and ensuring human resources regulatory compliance required
• One (1) year or more experience in high volume, complex case management required
• Three (3) years or more knowledge and understanding of disability management; return-to-work strategies; religious accommodation laws and related HR compliance regulations required
• Knowledge of Federal and State HR regulations, especially as related to ADA and religious accommodations and leaves of absences advanced required
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with Workday and/or Service Now is a plus intermediate required
• Experience working in case management and HRIS systems (Service Now, Workday, etc.) intermediate preferred
• Certified Professional in Disability Management (CPDM) or other HR certification
  Travel: None
  DOT Regulated: No
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  Job Category: HR Compliance
  Compensation Information :
  The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc.
  Compensation ranges for the position are below:
  Pay Type :
  Salaried
  Minimum Pay Range:
  $60,000
  Maximum Pay Range:
  $70,000
  The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type.
  Benefits Information:
  For all Full-time positions only : Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
  Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.
  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
  Security Notice for Applicants:
  Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers .
  Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at careers@ryder.com or 800-793-3754.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform case management and coordinate the accommodation process for short and long term accommodations for employees at work or returning to work from a medical leave of absence; and for those seeking a religious accommodation. Assess risk, resolve issues, and escalate cases as appropriate
• Coordinate efforts with and provide guidance to employees, HRBP, managers, etc. to develop and provide employees with effective and reasonable accommodations, including transitional work assignments.
• Communicate and document the transition work assignment plan, accommodation, or inability to accommodate to all appropriate parties.
• Provide guidance and educate employees, managers and HR on complex aspects of return to work accommodations and case management processes.
• Maintain information/documentation in case management system to track and ensure accurate and timely case management.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned, including participating in other activities, projects and growth initiatives within the Compliance or Employee Services area.