HR Specialist Accommodations Consultant with German and English – 12-months (fixed-term) contract, Global Medical Accommodations Team

Full Job Description

The Accommodation Consultant (AC) will work directly with employees and senior leadership in providing accommodations. The AC will be the primary contact for the employee as they proceed through the accommodation process. This role will have exceptional communication and organizational skills, superior attention to detail, ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment, strong analytical and critical thinking skills, along with the customer service focus that employees expect from Amazon.

Key job responsibilities Key job responsibilities -Perform accommodation reviews to ensure compliance and to support employee requests for accommodation in safe and productive assignments · Serve as a subject matter expert on the accommodations process as well as provincial and federal disability laws. · Coordinate the accommodation process and provide end-to-end case management · Collaborate with Stakeholders to determine and finalize accommodation approval/denials · Collaborate with leave of absence case managers · Communicate the accommodation decision, disseminate the Job Accommodation Record (JAR) to the employee, and partner with appropriate stakeholder(s) for implementation · Educate employees and HR on complicated aspects of the return to work, accommodation, and complex case processes · Direct employees to the appropriate resource for answers · Maintain a high volume case load . · Maintain system records to ensure accurate and timely information/documentation · Provide training for employees, managers, HR and others in GMA · Adhere to internal SLAs and quality standards · Consult, coordinate and partner with our third party administrators, HR, Safety, Legal, Payroll, Benefits, team members and other departments/systems as appropriate · Participate in other activities and projects within the GMA program · Maintain regular, reliable and timely attendance · Perform other duties as assigned · Ability to travel as appropriate

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Human Resources
• Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Relevant experience providing support to employees on benefits, leave of absences, human resources, or employee relations functions
• Fluency proficiency in written and verbal in German and English

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of disability laws regarding access for people with disabilities
• Computer operating and database management skills Strong time management and ownership of deliverables
• Detail orientation with ability to analyze, problem solve, organize and manage multiple priorities and excellent follow up skills in a fast-paced environment
• Evidence of ability to work with all levels of business
• Evidence of ability to prioritize, manage and complete work/projects with tight deadlines. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Evidence of ability to build strong relationships and influence others while working in a cross functional environment
• Experience in providing consultation and training on disability issues
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and in writing
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, growing environment with minimal direct supervision

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Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Human Resources Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Relevant experience providing support to employees on benefits, leave of absences, human resources, or employee relations functions Fluency proficiency in written and verbal in German and English