Employee Accommodation Specialist in Portland, Oregon - #70967 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 70967

Employee Accommodation Specialist
As a key partner in supporting employees through the accommodation process, this role requires a calm, organized, and service-minded professional who can navigate sensitive situations with clarity and empathy. The ideal candidate excels at managing details, assessing information, and communicating next steps in a way that reduces friction and builds trust. Success in this position comes from critical thinking, strong follow-through, and the ability to collaborate seamlessly across teams while maintaining a consistent, employee-first experience.

This role is fully remote.

Employee Accommodation Specialist Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee accommodation inquiries, ensuring timely and supportive responses.
• Evaluate preliminary information to determine accommodation needs, return-to-work potential, and next steps.
• Generate and manage accommodation forms, notices, documentation, and case records with accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with medical, legal, return-to-work, and internal partners to support employees through the process.
• Triage and escalate moderate or complex cases while tracking all accommodation requests in internal systems.

Employee Accommodation Specialist Qualifications

• Strong critical thinking, organization, and communication skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting accommodation, leave, HR, or employee-facing processes that require discretion and accuracy.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical abilities and comfort working with structured guidelines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and the full Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and deliver a frustration-free, service-oriented experience to employees.

Compensation: (DOE)

VanderHouwen Contractors Enjoy Exceptional Benefit Perks!
As an eligible contract employee with VanderHouwen, you'll have access to a full suite of benefits designed with your well-being in mind. Our comprehensive package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a matching 401(k) to help secure your future.

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