Senior Specialist, Human Resources- Accommodations

Universal Orlando Resort; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Specialist in Human Resources to drive accommodation processes and ensure compliance with relevant laws. This role requires collaboration with various departments to facilitate accommodations for Team Members, ensuring a supportive work environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in HR, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage sensitive situations with discretion. Join a dynamic team that values adaptability and proactive engagement, and be part of an organization that prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering hybrid work opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR experience with knowledge of accommodations and disability principles.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Psychology, or Business Management required.

Responsibilities

• Drive the interactive process for accommodation requests and recommend solutions.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners on leaves of absence.

Skills

Human Resources

Problem Solving

Communication

Organization Skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management

Job description

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Senior Specialist, Human Resources- Accommodations

Apply now Job no: 634309
Work type: Regular (Full-Time)
Location: Orlando
Categories: Human Resources, Administration - Other, Orlando - Professional Generic

Universal Orlando Resort believes in-person collaboration is key to our success. Many of our Team Members work in a hybrid capacity, contributing from the workplace a minimum of three days per week. There are also roles that require being on-site full time. Limited remote opportunities may be available within specific departments. You’ll learn more about this during the recruitment process.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for driving the interactive process for assigned reasonable accommodation requests for Team Members. Additionally, will serve as a liaison between the Team Members and key partners (including HR Business Partners, Legal, Health Services, Workers Compensation, Park Management, Benefits, and third-party leave administrator) to participate in reasonable accommodation requests. This position also works to ensure compliance with applicable leave and accommodation laws and maintains employee leave and accommodation files and documentation.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drives the interactive process for assigned reasonable accommodation requests to identify and recommend accommodation solutions in compliance with applicable leave and accommodation laws, including FMLA, FEHA, USERRA, PWFA, and ADA. Implements and documents accommodations made and monitors effectiveness when needed.
• Responsible for collaborating and communicating on leaves of absence and reasonable accommodations with internal (including Management, Health Services, HR Business Partners, Legal) and external (including Leave Administrator and Workers Compensation) partners, as needed. Helps facilitate content for education on reasonable accommodation processes to necessary audiences.
• Continuously monitors job descriptions and work environments across the organization to identify and implement innovative reasonable accommodation solutions.
• Works with HR personnel for processing and tracking leaves of absences, including leaves for Disability, Workers Compensation, Parental, Personal, and Administrative.
• Assists with inquiries about leaves of absence (non-medical) and reasonable accommodations. Educates Team Members on reasonable accommodation topics and empowers them to become self-sufficient navigating resources with third-party leave administrator.
• Engages in interactive conversations with Team Members. Drafts and sends communication throughout process via email and regular mail.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology or Business Management is required and/or relative work experience preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of Human Resources experience with knowledge of accommodations and disability principles or 2 years accommodations and disability-focused experience required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Approachable demeanor with the ability to exercise sound judgment when dealing with sensitive and confidential matters.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
• Ability to prioritize effectively, think independently to problem solve and promptly escalate when necessary.
• Ability to work with others and collaborate across the organization to achieve goals.
• Self-starter, motivated and proactive.
• Strong organization skills, detail oriented, and ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments.
• Ideal candidate demonstrates accountability, thinks critically, and demonstrates courage when presenting ideas.
• Can easily multi-task and manage multiple priorities in case management.
• Schedule flexibility with availability to work on weekends, holidays, or evenings, if needed.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.

Advertised: Feb 5 2025 Eastern Standard Time
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