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Description:Now hiring Human Resources personnel for a Disability Leave Services (DLS) team to help build a best-in-class professional services program to deliver leave of absence, disability and accommodation services to internal employees, applicants, job seekers and candidates globally. DLS Provides services 7 days a week, 24 hours a day to assist employees as they go through qualifying life events. The US Regional Accommodation Consultant (RAC) serves as a liaison between business lines, the Disability Leave Services (DLS) team, outsourced vendor partners and employees. The RAC provides individual case management for sensitive accommodation and disability life events. The individual manages all aspect of accommodations, leave of absence and disability including the development and implementation of regional processes and procedures to achieve optimal employee productivity and experience. Details:Position type: Full-time, remote/work from homePay: $44/hourHours: M-F, 8-5/7-4 (based on time zone)Responsibilities:· Pursue return-to-work management and collaboration with leave case managers and disability vendors to ensure effective administration of the program· Provide consultation and coaching regarding accommodation matters to designated regional HR partners, managers and employees· Provide information, referral, and support to employees with medical conditions or disabilities (both occupational and non-occupational), supervisors, Human Resources, and other partners at an escalated level to support Amazon’s employee retention efforts· Operate as an advocate for the accommodations process by providing on-going consultative support to site stakeholders and accommodation specialists with a focus on problem solving and creative solutions· Facilitate escalated communication between stakeholders, employees with disabilities, as well as Leave of absence, STD, LTD and Workers Compensation stakeholders· Maintain knowledge on legislation and national, state and local issues affecting access for employees with disabilities· Document and maintain up-to-date case records and notes of appropriate and accurate information on the computer database· Assess business unit’s training needs and/or group training sessions as appropriate· Provide professional opinion and actions taken on behalf of disabled employees in formal grievances, arbitration, depositions, and other forums as requested· Ability to travel as appropriate (2 days a month max)Skills & Qualifications:Basic qualifications: 5+ years of progressive HR experience that includes ADA/Accomodations, partnership with legal teams, and evidence of strong relationship management skills Bachelor’s degree highly preferred along with the 5 years of experience. 1+ years of experience as a case manager using case management systems, reviewing cases for eligibility, determining the appropriate benefits that apply to a specific situation, and establishing/executing a case management plan. 6+ years of experience will qualify in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree. Experience in MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPointPreferred qualifications: 2+ years of related experience in Accommodations/ADA Knowledge of federal or state Leave and Disability regulations, specifically ADA/ADAAA and FMLA Experience working multiple projects or cases independently in environment with changing priorities Experience working with confidential information Experience providing guidance to employees or managers on leave of absence, disability plan, accommodation, human resources, benefits, or employee mattersAbout Aston Carter: At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 888-237-6835 or email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.
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