Florida Power & Light · 2 days ago
Senior HR Advisor - Accommodations & Return Services
Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. They are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior HR Advisor to provide strategic guidance and oversight for disability compliance programs, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and return-to-work programs.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a senior advisor and subject matter expert on ADA, PWFA, FMLA, and disability-related compliance matters
Lead complex accommodation and interactive process cases from intake through resolution, including medical documentation review and solution design
Oversee return-to-work programs and serve as the primary liaison for leaders on accommodation and fitness-for-duty matters
Partner with Legal, HR Business Partners, and leadership on complex cases and risk mitigation strategies
Manage relationships with leave and disability vendors; monitor performance and resolve escalated issues
Ensure accurate documentation, audit readiness, and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
Design and deliver training on disability laws, accommodation processes, and inclusive practices
Mentor junior HR advisors and support development of consistent practices
Drive process improvement through data analysis, automation, and AI-enabled tools
Responds to employee or leader inquiries regarding performance coaching, leader policy consulting, progressive discipline, employee guidance and other employee related matters
Recommends, counsels and assists management regarding workforce planning and design, employee development, process improvement, succession planning, performance management, compensation and benefits, diversity, and staffing and recruiting
Consults with team members and HR Business Partners to identify employee issues and provide tailored “people solutions” to meet business objectives
Provides recommendations for case resolution and closure
Fosters and maintains relationships with key stakeholders
Achieves required metrics and offer suggestions to continuously improve processes, systems and technology
Provides data-driven analysis and recommendations
Participates in or leads one or more HR projects
Serves as a mentor to entry and mid-level team members
Ensures compliance with company policies and applicable laws
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Grad / GED
Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
Experience: 4+ years
Strong working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), FMLA, and related federal, state, and local disability and leave legislation
Experience managing complex accommodation, return-to-work, and fitness-for-duty cases
Understanding of STD, LTD, and vendor-managed leave programs
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to change
Proficiency in Excel and data analysis; interest in AI and emerging technologies
Preferred
HR or disability management certification (SHRM, PHR/SPHR, CDMS, CCM)
Experience in utility, energy, or other regulated industries
Familiarity with ADA case law, EEOC guidance, and accommodation technology platforms
Experience with analytics, process improvement, or automation tools
Background in union or collective bargaining environments
Master's Degree
Professional HR Certification (PHR)
Senior Professional in HR Cert (SPHR)
Benefits
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
Company
Florida Power & Light
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc.
Funding
Current Stage
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2025-12-15
2025-12-03
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