University of Kansas
Location
Lawrence, KS | United States
Job description
The University of Kansas Human Resource Management (HRM) is currently hiring for an Accommodation and Leave Specialist. HRM is responsible for providing a comprehensive range of services that improve the lives of those who work, learn, and visit the University of Kansas with a mission to empower a community of excellence. As a cross collaborative organization, the Accommodation and Leave Specialist works closely with employees and supervisors in a number of areas related to the ADA and broader Employee Relations issues. This role is responsible for the successful day-to-day support and execution of the disability accommodations process and of leaves in accordance with applicable laws. The incumbent will also serve as a subject matter expert for workplace accommodations under the ADA, the FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act), all other leaves of absence, workers compensation, unemployment, and other employee relations programs.
The University of Kansas is a major educational and research institution with approximately 29,000 students on five campuses, and 10,000 employees. The main campus is in Lawrence, a vibrant, thriving community of more than 90,000 that is just 40 miles west of Greater Kansas City and 20 miles from the state capital. The University of Kansas Human Resource Management Office focuses on a high quality of customer service and engagement through collaborative activity across teams in Employment, Benefits, Employee Relations, Learning and Development, HR Systems and ADA Resource Center for Equity and Accessibility as well as other office partnerships such as General Counsel, Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, University Ombud, Office of Faculty Development, etc. In a continuing effort to enrich the campus environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education.Job tags
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