ADA Specialist (Human Resources Specialist)

Department of Administrative Services; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Civicworks in Hartford, CT, is seeking an ADA Specialist to support state employees through the accommodation process under the ADA and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. This full-time hybrid role manages a caseload of accommodation requests, evaluates eligibility, reviews medical documentation, and facilitates the interactive process in compliance with state and federal requirements.

You will collaborate with HR Business Partners and agency managers to ensure employees and management understand

Qualifications

• Seven years of professional experience in HR management or equal employment opportunity/affirmative action.
• One year at the junior working level in human resources management or EEO/affirmative action.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple accommodation cases efficiently and maintain detailed documentation.
• Knowledge of ADA, FMLA, workers' compensation, and collective bargaining agreements.

Skills

Communication skills

Case management

ADA/FMLA knowledge

Job description

The ADA Specialist supports state employees through the accommodation process under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Based in Hartford, this full-time hybrid position manages a caseload of accommodation requests, evaluates eligibility, reviews medical documentation, and facilitates the interactive process in compliance with state and federal requirements. The role works collaboratively with HR Business Partners and agency managers to ensure employees and management understand their rights and responsibilities.

Key qualifications:

• Seven years of professional experience in human resources management, equal employment opportunity/affirmative action, or labor relations management
• One year at the junior working level in human resources management or equal employment opportunity/affirmative action
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple accommodation cases efficiently and maintain detailed documentation
• Knowledge of ADA, FMLA, workers' compensation, and collective bargaining agreements