ADA Compliance SpecialistThis role will specifically focus on ADA Administration• Review ADA requests for accommodation, engage with employees in the interactive process and provide an organizational decision on the accommodation to the leave and disability vendor and employee• Manage complex ADA requests• Maintain compliance with federal, state and local laws related to job protection and accommodating employees with disabilities• Administer ***'s accommodation policies in a consistent manner while reducing risk to the organization• Stay abreast of legislation and national, state and local issues affecting access for employees with disabilities in addition to maintaining a working knowledge of key trends and employer best practicesTo be successful in this role, you should possess the ability to manage a caseload of ADA accommodation requests and coordinate the interactive process with efficiency and demonstrated best practice. You should be able to effectively interact with people at all levels and possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.• Handles intake of accommodation requests, sends required notices, forms, and letters, and determines employee eligibility• Coordinates with Managers and HR Business Partners to evaluate the need for potential accommodations• Conducts clear and thorough review of documentation and identifies any need for clarification• Processes and issues determination of accommodation requests• Drafts correspondence and documents all stages of the accommodation request process• Provides support for all employee ADA needs to include open communication with employees, supervisors, and human resources personnel• Advises managers and employees on the interaction of the various leave entitlements and the ADA• Interprets, administers, and maintains compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, human resources policies and procedures, and collective bargaining unit agreements• Communicates with human resources partners and other partners to ensure cooperative relationships• Analyzes and resolves problem situations and takes or recommends appropriate action in collaboration with supervisor• Performs related duties as requiredKSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)• Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations, policies and procedures; human resources management; employment practices related to civil rights, equal employment opportunity, job classification, recruitment and selection, compensation and benefit programs, pay administration, workers compensation and labor relations;• Considerable interpersonal skills;• Oral and written communication skills;• Conflict resolution skills;• Ability to analyze and balance partners need with laws, regulations, policies, procedures and collective bargaining agreements; strategically plan, including succession planning; apply innovative solutions to organizational problems.Preferred Qualifications• Experience handling the interactive process for accommodation requests submitted pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)• Experience managing the interaction of family medical leave entitlements in conjunction with the application of an employee's rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)