Benefits Specialist

Our client, a global research based biopharmaceutical company, is looking for a Benefits Specialist to join their team. This job will be fully remote role with an immediate start date. In this role you will be a member of the Employee Relations team and partner closely with the HR team. You will be responsible for managing requests for accommodations, and following through with a case beginning to end. An ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of California Labor laws and be knowable about ADA regulations, HIPPA laws, and Federal and state standards.

• Please note this is a year long contract position, pay will be $ 44/HR*

Responsibilities: Performs intake interviews to gain foundational understanding of individual needs and evaluates medical certification received to determine eligibilityWorks with individuals to determine reasonable accommodations needed to perform essential job functions or compete for a vacancyPerforms timely and comprehensive end-to-end case managementEngaging in the interactive process with applicants and employees seeking reasonable accommodations based on disability, medical condition, and religious beliefs and their managersConducts in person and virtual meetings with employees, managers, and cross-functional stakeholdersDocuments the interactions associated with requests for reasonable accommodations, the interactive process and communicates accommodation outcomes to appropriate partiesMonitors temporary and ongoing accommodations with defined check points and end dates based on case strategy and processesCoordinates with employees, managers, HR partners, Legal, Benefits, Payroll, third-party administrators, etc. to resolve issues related to reasonable accommodationsMaintains confidentiality of employee and applicant records, as applicable

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a directly related field and a minimum of 4+ years of professional experience with a minimum of 2 years’ experience managing leaves of absence and reasonable accommodations Full knowledge and proficient application of California and federal laws and regulations regarding reasonable accommodations based on disability, medical condition, and religious beliefs Knowledge and understanding of ADA regulations, HIPAA and related Federal and State privacy laws and regulations, and guidelines and standards as applicable to a workplace settingAbility to use independent judgment to manage and impart confidential and sensitive employee informationStrong organizational, negotiation, critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and customer service skillsAbility to work effectively in a team environment and perform tasks independently under general directionAbility to communicate with and relate to individuals of diverse disabilities and backgroundsProficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, ServiceNow, and Workday

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