Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Workplace Accommodation Partner

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

7d•$6,507 - $9,604•Hybrid

About The Position

Human Resource Analyst 3 – Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Workplace Accommodation Partner Oregon Department of Transportation Support Services Division – Human Resources Branch Employee and Labor Relations Section Salem The role: Lead. Advise. Make a Difference. Are you an experienced HR professional who wants your work to make a meaningful difference and enjoys turning requirements into practical solutions? Join our team as an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & workplace accommodation partner and become our agency’s trusted expert on one of the most important intersections of people, policy and workplace equity. We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions. Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

Requirements

Six years human resource experience related to the position. Four of the six years must have been at the professional level.
OR Valid certification as a Professional in Human Resource awarded by the Human Resource Certification Institute and four years human resource professional-level experience related to the position;
OR A bachelor's degree in human resource management, organizational behavior or development, business or public administration, the applied behavioral sciences, industrial relations or a job-related course of study determined by the appointing authority; and three years of human resource professional-level experience related to the position;
A master's degree in any of the above listed courses of study may substitute for one year of professional-level experience.
The State Certified Human Resources Professional (SCHRP) certification, awarded by the Oregon Chief Human Resources Office, substitutes for six months of human resource professional-level experience.
Valid certification as a SHRM Certified Professional awarded by a nationally recognized organization substitutes for one year of human resource professional-level experience.
Valid certification as a PSHRA-CP from the Public Sector HR Association substitutes for one year of professional human resources experience.
Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid U.S. driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and the ability to apply Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II regulations.
Experience applying state and federal regulations to support employee and agency success.
Strong problem-solving, critical thinking and informed decision-making skills.
Experience establishing and managing a program with associated structures, guidelines, procedural practice standards, templates, etc. to promote consistent and equitable program application.

Responsibilities

Serve as the agency subject matter expert and primary resource for complex ADA reasonable accommodation matters, providing guidance to employees, managers, HR business partners and management.
Lead and manage the interactive process for complex ADA accommodation requests, including evaluating eligibility, reviewing documentation, identifying appropriate accommodations and approving or denying requests in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
Ensure consistent, equitable, timely and legally compliant administration of ADA accommodations across the agency through case oversight, consultation, documentation and follow-up.
Interpret and apply federal and state disability laws, rules, policies and procedures to resolve accommodation issues, address compliance concerns and support equal access for employees with disabilities.
Investigate allegations of ADA noncompliance and workplace violations and provide consultation and support on related grievances, claims, hearings, investigations and litigation.
Develop and maintain agency ADA standards, policies, procedures, resources, tools, training and educational materials to promote compliance and consistent accommodation practices.
Develop and maintain systems, records and reporting mechanisms for ADA accommodations and related data to support accurate tracking, record retention, trend analysis and informed agency decision-making.
Serve as a senior HR consultant and technical resource to HR teams and management on complex ADA, accommodation, return-to-work, employee relations and related workforce matters.
Partner with employees, medical providers, managers, HR business partners, safety, labor relations and other partners to identify effective accommodations and facilitate successful return-to-work and continued employment.
Monitor emerging ADA requirements, trends and best practices and translate them into agency recommendations, training, process improvements and strategic HR initiatives.