Compliance Advisor

Summary: Location: Newark, NJ Duration: 12 Months Work Mode: Hybrid (2 days/week in office, Thursdays and one day flex) Schedule: Mon-Fri (9am-5pm EST) Occasional travel to other locations Responsibilities: Serve as a subject matter expert and primary liaison for the administration and continuous improvement of the Company's Workplace Accommodations Program and Office of Accessibility Programs initiatives. Complete reporting and liaise with external vendors regarding Affiantative Action Program and EEO Compliance requirements. Lead and manage the interactive process for workplace accommodation requests under Federal and State human rights statutes. Conduct thorough analysis of accommodation requests, evaluating undue hardship considerations, functional limitations, and available effective accommodations. Draft and manage all accommodation-related correspondence. Maintain HIPAA‑compliant recordkeeping across documentation systems and databases. Partner with managers, HR Business Partners, and legal counsel to identify and implement reasonable accommodations. Monitor open accommodation cases and ensure timely follow‑up and proper closure. Identify trends in accommodation requests and recommend process improvements. Provide training and consultations to managers and HR on accommodation obligations. Stay current on evolving federal and state accommodation law. Partner with the Sr. HR Consultant and vendor to develop and maintain required Affiantative Action Plans. Assist with annual NJ compliance initiatives. Provide compliance guidance to Recruiters and HR on Talent Acquisition hiring matters. Fulfill internal ad hoc data requests for labor market data and workforce demographic reporting. Requirements: Understanding of basic talent acquisition compliance, hiring workplace compliance, and best practices compliance. Comfort with and understanding of ADA, PWFA, FMLA, PUMP Act, NY Law Against Discrimination, NY Human Rights Law. Experience with the workplace accommodation interactive process, including manager coaching, risk mitigation, and creative problem solving. Critical thinker with strong problem‑solving skills. Excellent customer service and strong communication skills. EEOC, affirmative action, OFCCP experience familiarity is highly preferred. SAP experience and advanced skills in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables), SharePoint. Bachelor's degree with 7-10 years' experience required; Manager open to less experience (5) with Master's degree, preferably in HR, people analytics or 10 years' experience for candidates with no degree. Preferred Skills: Deep working knowledge of ADA, PWFA, Title VII (religious accommodations), Section 503, VEVRAA, FMLA, and EEOC enforcement guidance. Strong written communication skills; experience drafting legally sensitive HR correspondence. Demonstrated ability to manage a high‑volume accommodation caseload with attention to detail and confidentiality. Proficiency in SAP SuccessFactors, MS Excel (Advanced), Microsoft SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat. Strategic problem‑solving; ability to navigate ambiguous situations and balance legal compliance with employee experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr Creative Solutions Services, LLC