Benefits Sr. Specialist (100119)

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.•Marysville, OH

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The ADA/LOA/DS Analyst is a trusted partner, providing guidance and support to associates and internal stakeholders by promoting a positive, transparent, and collaborative working relationship. The position will serve as one of the primary reasonable accommodation subject matter experts and a central point of contact to coordinate and resolve related issues of reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA/LOA/DS Analyst is responsible for evaluating and deciding reasonable accommodation requests on Honda’s behalf.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, equivalent field of study, or equivalent experience
Minimum 2+ years Human Resources Experience
Experience managing ADA program or Licensed RN/LPN, or business role experience in a Medical Clinic or Healthcare provider’s office
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to successfully interface at all organizational levels
Intermediate conflict management & problem-solving skills
Experience with data analysis and reporting
The ability to read the subtle nuances of situations and react/plan accordingly
The ability to interpret, evaluate, and analyze facts and information
Familiarity with medical terminology, body mechanics, and medical case management

Responsibilities

Analyze and investigate associate accommodation requests.
Interpret company policies and evaluate legal guidelines to make sound decisions on accommodation requests that may impact the associate’s employment with Honda.
Analyze and interpret medical records, functional capacity and fit for duty evaluations, and job descriptions to determine whether an accommodation request is reasonable in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Collaborates with business partners such as Legal, Associate Relations, Medical, Safety, Talent, and other key stakeholders to determine the associate’s employment status.
Maintains knowledge and enforces various legal and employment regulations, including but not limited to, ADA, EEOC, FMLA, FLSA, workers’ compensation, and various statutory leave of absence laws.