HR ADA/Policy Coordinator

Georgia Department of Revenue•41200-AP_412-412 Georgia Voc Rehab Agency, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under broad supervision, provides analysis, research and technical expertise in one or more areas of personnel. Designs, plans and conducts, from concept to completion, projects with significant impact on the agency. May serve as lead worker.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of job-related experience in human resources; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level HR Spec 2 (HRP021) or position equivalent.
An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Special Education, Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
1 or more years of professional experience in the development, implementation, maintenance, and/or compliance of policies.
5 or more years of professional experience providing services to, or working with, individuals or students with disabilities; or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

Serves as the Agency subject matter expert (SME) and primary point of contact for employees, managers, and supervisors regarding ADA compliance, reasonable accommodations, workplace accessibility, and related matters.
Serves as ADA Coordinator I and II and administers the Agency’s ADA accommodation program, including receiving, processing, evaluating, documenting, and maintaining accommodation requests and related confidential records.
Provides consultation and recommendations regarding reasonable accommodations, religious accommodations, ergonomic requests, accessibility concerns, and other workplace needs; consults with the State ADA Coordinator’s Office and other appropriate resources as necessary.
Conducts ADA compliance reviews and audits; visits Agency facilities and collaborates with designated Agency partners to identify and address accessibility concerns.
Establishes and maintains confidential processes for employees to voluntarily disclose disabilities and accommodation needs and coordinates accessibility resources for training, communications, and Agency activities, including assistive technology, captioning, interpreters, and accessible materials.
Researches, interprets, and communicates federal and state employment laws, regulations, and guidance to managers, supervisors, employees, and HR staff and recommends appropriate actions to support compliance.
Develops, reviews, updates, and maintains Agency HR policies, procedures, and Employee Relations/Policy forms in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, DOAS guidance, and Agency practices.
Collaborates with General Counsel to review and update HR policies following changes in applicable laws, regulations, or statewide guidance and assists with maintaining an annual HR policy review process.
Administers and maintains the Georgia As Model Employer (GAME) survey and analyzes data, trends, and metrics to identify opportunities for improving accessibility, employment practices, and support for individuals with disabilities.
Monitors federal and state laws, regulations, and DOAS communications and ensures required compliance reports, documentation, records, and related HR information are maintained and submitted timely.