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Huntington National Bank · 2 weeks ago

Employee Relations Accommodations Consultant

Minnetonka, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$54K/yr - $106K/yr

3+ years exp

Huntington National Bank is seeking an Employee Relations Accommodations Consultant responsible for managing the accommodation process and ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other relevant laws. The role involves collaborating with legal teams and third-party administrators, evaluating accommodation requests, and maintaining detailed documentation of all cases.

Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial Services

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Nikki Giles

Responsibilities

Deep understanding and experience working with ADA, FMLA, PWFA and related laws

Ability to evaluate medical and/or religious restrictions and create an approach to identifying reasonable accommodations within the workplace

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 an accommodation

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, leave administration and Huntington’s third party leave vendor

Serve as a subject matter expert on ADA and related state/local disability laws

Evaluate accommodation requests and determine reasonable accommodation

Skilled in analyzing regulations, benchmarking best practices, and applying findings to improve processes

Maintain knowledge of all applicable leave of absence and accommodation laws and regulations including federal FMLA, ADA, state and local laws

Ensure detailed and timely documentation of all accommodation requests using Huntington’s case management system

Identify emerging workforce issues and best practices to establish robust HR response to internal/external risks

Apply an understanding and perform all work in compliance with relevant company policies as well as pertinent federal, state and local laws

Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple cases simultaneously

Function in a high-volume environment where effective prioritization is crucial to success

Other duties as projects as requested

Qualification

ADA complianceFMLA knowledgeEmployee relations experienceCase management systemsFederal/state employment lawsAnalytical skillsChange agilityMicrosoft Office proficiencyInterpersonal skillsTime managementCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Deep understanding and experience working with ADA, FMLA, PWFA and related laws

Ability to evaluate medical and/or religious restrictions and create an approach to identifying reasonable accommodations within the workplace

Serve as a subject matter expert on ADA and related state/local disability laws

Evaluate accommodation requests and determine reasonable accommodation

Skilled in analyzing regulations, benchmarking best practices, and applying findings to improve processes

Maintain knowledge of all applicable leave of absence and accommodation laws and regulations including federal FMLA, ADA, state and local laws

Ensure detailed and timely documentation of all accommodation requests using Huntington's case management system

Identify emerging workforce issues and best practices to establish robust HR response to internal/external risks

Apply an understanding and perform all work in compliance with relevant company policies as well as pertinent federal, state and local laws

Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple cases simultaneously

Function in a high-volume environment where effective prioritization is crucial to success

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience

In lieu of a Bachelor's Degree, a High School Diploma and an additional 4 years of experience will be required (total 7 years of Employee Relations or Human Resource experience)

Minimum of 3 years of experience in HR with focus on ADA accommodations, compliance, employee relations and/or related HR discipline, which includes experience enforcing state and federal labor, wage and hour laws

Strong analytical ability and proven problem-solving skills required

Preferred

Experience supporting a large client base preferred

Solid background and knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and practices

Leave of Absence/ADA/FMLA experience in a Retail and/or Financial Services environment is a plus

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver effective communication (verbal and written) proactively with a customer-oriented approach, while maintaining credible relationships at all levels of the organization

Proven ability to exercise discretion and maintain an exceptional level of confidentiality, utilizing sound judgment when dealing with sensitive issues

Exceptional attention to detail, organization and time management skills, with the ability to work under restrictions/deadlines

Proven experience taking initiative to identify and anticipate colleague needs and make recommendations

Ability to stay objective and fair when dealing with sensitive situations

Change agility, influencing and conflict management skills are critical

Ability to be self-directed and able to work on multiple priorities with minimal supervision and a sense of urgency

Proficient in Microsoft Office application; experience with human resource information and case management systems preferred