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University of Cincinnati · 2 days ago

Senior Accommodation Consultant, UC Human Resources, Hybrid

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

The University of Cincinnati is a prominent urban public research university committed to student success and community transformation. The Senior Accommodation Consultant is responsible for overseeing workplace accommodations, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, and serving as a subject matter expert for departments and university leadership.

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Responsibilities

Manage, coordinate, conduct and document interactive process discussions to determine the most appropriate course of action in terms of restrictions and accommodations to ensure compliance with applicable laws including ADA, which includes collaboration with legal counsel and leave administration

Consult with departments regarding policies and procedures as they relate to workplace accommodations

Ensure compliance with applicable laws and local regulations, surrounding employees and applicants with disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions and religious or sincerely held reason of conscience

Evaluate medical and/or religious requests and determine reasonable accommodation for employees

Act as a subject matter expert, to serve as a resource to leaders, human resources colleagues, and faculty and staff members by consulting, assessing risk, and resolving issues related to accommodations

Effectively communicate with colleagues regarding their needs for accommodations, intermittent and other non-FMLA leaves of absence. Ensure that colleagues are aware of their responsibilities and of any documentation and notice required to qualify for accommodation

Collaborate with Leave of Absence to in managing work restrictions, non-work-related injury, and illness for the University. Evaluates and executes return to work non-work-related injury and illness and reasonable accommodation processes. Engage in interactive dialogue and document the process as needed

Collaborate with leadership on strategic initiatives as they relate to accommodations

Analyze HR metrics and trends, to strategize on improving workplace accommodations and integrated leave services

Create, review and implement ADA Training and Processes that ensure the University’s compliance with local and national ADA, PWFA, and Title VII requirements with great attention to detail, grammar, and verbal communications

Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time