Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator

Lee Health • Fort Myers, FL

13h • Onsite

About The Position

This position coordinates Lee Health’s employee Reasonable Accommodation (RA) programs, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies. The role evaluates employee requests for workplace accommodations and promotes inclusivity and accessibility for employees with disabilities. It analyzes information to guide employees and leaders through the company’s leave and RA processes, collaborating with leadership, Employee Relations, Legal Services, and other departments as needed and as required by laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).

The position also performs employee relations activities, including responding to employee and leader questions about HR policies and procedures; providing backup and support in the absence of an ERC; managing the Unemployment Insurance Claims program and serving as the ADP liaison; and managing employee relations dashboards.

Requirements

• B.S. or B.A. degree required; PHR or SPHR certification with at least five years of HR/employee relations experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
• Demonstrated experience working with interest groups affected by the ADA.
• Strong knowledge of federal leave laws, the ADA and its amendments, and the ability to quickly master company leave policies and procedures.
• Effective communication with coworkers and leadership; excellent interpersonal skills; awareness of controversial or sensitive issues; and the ability to manage conflict professionally and effectively.
• Ability to communicate concisely and thoughtfully, orally and in writing, and make effective presentations.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Expert knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and usage.
• Strong abilities with Microsoft.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, keep work organized, anticipate needs, respond in a timely manner, and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to self-direct, work independently on assignments, and take initiative in developing a proactive and innovative program.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, leaders, and internal departments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and guidance and as part of a team.
• Ability to comply with the position’s safety requirements and actively promote safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Lee Health’s employee Reasonable Accommodation programs.
• Evaluate employee requests for workplace accommodations for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Guide employees and leaders through the company’s leave and reasonable accommodation processes.
• Collaborate with leadership, Employee Relations, Legal Services, and other departments as needed.
• Respond to employee and leader questions about HR policies and procedures.
• Provide backup and support in the absence of an ERC.
• Manage the Unemployment Insurance Claims program and serve as the ADP liaison.
• Manage employee relations dashboards.
• Promote inclusivity and accessibility for employees with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time