FMLA & ADA Specialist - HUMAN RESOURCES

Department:  Human Resources Work Environment 

Pay:  $64,852.00 annually  

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm & Friday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm  

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.  For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits.

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Specialist helps facilitate a positive employee experience by acting as a resource for employees and supervisors regarding the Family Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. This position is responsible for administering the FML and reasonable accommodation procedures for all Sedgwick County employees, ensuring the County’s compliance with the FMLA/ADA/PWFA. This position also serves as the Sedgwick County ADA Coordinator and Liaison.

Administer Family Medical Leave according to federal law and county policy.

• Act as an informed resource, providing advice and consultation, for employees and supervisors in all aspects of FML.
• Provide FMLA training and education to supervisors and employees to ensure compliance with FML law and policy.
• Supervise FMLA Assistant to ensure completion of certification requests, processing of designation notes and return to work certificates.
• Oversee administration of complex cases, providing guidance to the employee or department to ensure compliance with FMLA law and policy.
• Administer Paid Parental Leave and Leave Donation programs.

Coordinate and facilitate the County’s ADA compliance program and accommodations under the PWFA

• Serve as the Sedgwick County ADA Coordinator.
• Provide information to the public regarding ADA requirements and facility accessibility.
• Provide advice and consultation to employees and department management relating to ADA regulations, policy, and procedure.
• Direct and guide the employee accommodations process, facilitating interactive dialogue and accommodation discussions between employees and supervisors.
• Facilitate candidate requests for accommodation with hiring department.
• Provide FMLA training and education to supervisors and employees to ensure compliance with FML law and policy.
• Investigate and respond to external ADA Grievance Requests.
• Facilitate Requests for accommodation under the Pregnant Worker Fairness Act

Compliance

• Review/research changes to legal requirements, incorporating regulatory changes and address compliance-related issues affecting FML and ADA.
• Drive process improvement and implement best practices through research and training.

Minimum Qualifications: Six years of experience working in Human Resources. Up to four years of experience may be substituted with education that provides applicable knowledge and skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Two years of experience in administering FML and ADA programs in a business or government setting. One year of supervisory experience. Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Public or Business Administration, or a related field. Professional in Human Resources certification (PHR), Society for Human Resource Management certification (SHRM), ADA certification, or similar advanced training.

It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services, including employment, on the basis of race, color, sex, including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, marital status, religious or political affiliation, genetic information, disability, status as a member of the uniformed services or any other similarly protected status.

Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to qualified persons with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please contact the Sedgwick County ADA Coordinator at (316) 660-7050, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777). Please do not use this phone number for employment questions. Applicants are contacted only if they are determined to be qualified candidates. 

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following link.  Apply for a Job | Sedgwick County, Kansas