Job Category | People |
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Location | AUSTIN, Texas |
Req. ID | 199498 |
Job Type | Full-time |
Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program
The ADA Accommodations Specialist will be responsible for
coordinating and supporting the process for providing accommodations for Tesla
employees with disabilities. This individual will ensure that reasonable
accommodations and services are in place and coordinate compliance with regards
to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California employment and
privacy laws surrounding employees with disabilities. The successful candidate
will support the development and implementation of a stay at work program for
work-related or personal injuries and illnesses as well as programs to support
employees returning to work after a work-related or personal injury. This role
will also work closely identifying new projects to build effective plans to
mitigate risk by analyzing data trends.
What You’ll Do
* Perform case management and coordinate the
accommodation process for end-to-end case management, including working with
HR, the associate, vendors, work location, and other stakeholders
* Provide support and guidance while performing
activities related to short term and long term accommodations for employees at
work or returning to work for medical-based accommodations
* Develop transitional work assignment or long
term accommodation within position based on restrictions as well as available
tasks
* Communicate the transition work assignment plan
or accommodation to the associate and obtain their agreement
* Coordinate the return to work, accommodations,
and transitional work assignment program monitoring
* Act as liaison between our third party
administrators, HR, EH&S, Legal, Payroll, Benefits, employees and other
departments/systems as appropriate
* Educate employees and HR on complicated aspects
of return to work, accommodations, and complex case processes
* Provide guidance, assess risk, resolve issues,
and escalate as appropriate for employees, managers and HR
* Escalate complex issues including inability to
accommodate, complex cases, and transitional work programs for guidance
* Maintain system records to ensure accurate and
timely information/documentation
What You’ll Bring
* Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Human Resources
Management, or closely related field; Certified Professional in Disability Management
(CPDM) highly preferred
* Minimum 3 years of experience in a HR role
within the disability management
* Knowledge of federal and state disability laws,
specifically ADA, FEHA and FMLA
* Knowledge of the interplay between the FMLA,
workers’ compensation, and the ADA
* Knowledge and understanding of disability
management, return-to-work strategies, ADAAA and related state and local
statutes
* Experience with manufacturing and/or production
workforce and high volume, complex case management
* Ability to analyze, problem solve, organize and
manage multiple priorities, and effectively follow up in a fast-paced
environment
* Ability to build strong working relationships
across all levels of the organization, including remote areas and in
manufacturing environments
* Ability to analyze,
problem solve, organize and manage multiple priorities
* Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution
skills
* Advanced skills in Microsoft Office products
(Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint); familiarity with other data management
systems is a plus
* Excellent written and verbal communication
abilities, including effective presentation skills to all levels of the
organization
* Ability to travel to company sites as needed
* Evidence of exceptional ability
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
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