ADA Accommodations Specialist (HR Compliance Specialist)

Indiana University (IU) Human Resources supports the broader Indiana University academic and research mission, through a wide variety of strategic and operational functions related to recruiting, retaining, and developing a varied employee workforce.

IU Human Resources provides university-wide services with the explicit recognition of the following customers: executives, managers, employees, and federal and state agencies. Services are intended to be provided in a partnership-environment; simultaneously accommodating fiscal realities and maintaining a commitment to quality and integrity.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Manages and administers the employee Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) process across IU campuses for faculty and staff.
• Manages and administers pregnancy accommodations in conjunction with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).
• Performs intake interviews to gain a foundational understanding of individual needs.
• Researches, reviews, and provides guidance and suggest accommodations for ADA/PWFA cases and partner with Employee Relations as needed.
• Provides training and increase understanding regarding issues affecting individuals with disabilities.

General Responsibilities

• Reviews, maintains, and updates human resources policies and procedures ensuring they are current, compliant, accurate, and effective.
• Provides guidance to HR Business Partners, other Centers Of Excellence (COEs), enterprise system users, and the HR Operations teams on HR policies and compliance issues.
• Collaborates with departments on compliance issues that require action and follows up to ensure concerns are resolved.
• Develops and manages data for reporting and analysis to include compliance audits.
• Communicates policy and compliance programs, processes, and changes in a timely manner across university platforms.
• Develops and presents various training classes focused on HR compliance.
• Stays up-to-date on the external compliance landscape to identify, recommend, and implement changes.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.


EDUCATION


Required

• Bachelor's degree, (preferably in human resources or a related field or area)

WORK EXPERIENCE


Required

• 3 years human resources or related experience that includes a solid background in employment laws and other government compliance regulations

SKILLS


Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Proficiency with technology with the ability to introduce new applications of technology to streamline current work
• Strong organizational skills to meet strict deadlines, handle multiple issues, and adapt to changing priorities

Preferred

• Knowledge of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to communicate with and relate to individuals with a wide variety of disabilities and backgrounds

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana OR Indianapolis, Indiana

This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.

Advertised Salary

$65,000 - $68,500 annually

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .


Job Classification

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Human Resources

Job Family: Employee & Labor Relations

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .


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