Workplace Accommodations Specialist

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Req #: 0000175145
Category: Professional / Management
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
Department: Employee Relations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Interacts daily with HR Business Partners on new and established accommodations
• Reviews documentation including, but not limited to, job descriptions, work environment, staffing and recommended accommodation
• Monitors the implementation and efficacy of approved accommodations; addresses any concerns and if necessary, re-initiates the interactive process
• Escalates denials and complex accommodation issues for guidance
• Consults with Employee Health, Employee Assistance, Legal and/or Risk as appropriate
• Coaches HR Business Partners and Leaders on the applicable laws and their application
• Partners with the ER Data Analyst to prepare and provide periodic, and ad hoc, reports, as required
• Analyzes trends and provides recommendations based on the findings
• Delivers presentations, conducts workshops and prepares educational materials to increase the understanding of Human Resources and their stakeholders
• Maintains confidentiality throughout the process and in handling documentation
• Participates on designated System committee/work groups
• Remains current with applicable laws, regulations and/or standards Federal, State and Local

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.