Human Resources Assistant

Title : Human Resources Associate

Duration : 12+ months

Location : Indianapolis, IN 46225

Pay Rate- $25 per hour.

The Associate-Workplace Accommodations position is responsible for receiving, evaluating, processing, and coordinating requests by employees and certain contractors for workplace accommodations / adjustments covered by federal, state, and local disability laws and regulations. The position engages in an interactive process with requesting individuals to verify the nature and extent of any mental or physical disability that may warrant a reasonable accommodation or workplace adjustment to enable an otherwise qualified individual to perform the essential functions of his / her job.

Key Objectives / Deliverables :

• Coordinate the intake and prioritize the handling of requests for workplace accommodations / adjustments.
• Assess relevant information provided by requesting individual and / or individual’s healthcare provider to identify if a qualifying disability is present and to determine the limitations posed by such physical or mental restriction on the individual’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Identify and evaluate potential reasonable accommodations or workplace adjustments that may be effective in meeting an individual’s needs and determine what, if any, accommodation will be provided.
• Partner and communicate with requesting individuals, healthcare providers, the Client's Leave and Disability Center, relevant line management, Human Resources, and other groups within Client's to discuss and implement any workplace accommodations / adjustments.
• Develop an understanding of covered employers’ responsibilities regarding reasonable accommodation and the interactive communication process under relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Remain up-to-date with changes to regulations and adapt process as needed.
• As requested, provide EEO or HR Legal appropriate data for external audits or internal assessments.

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