Senior Analyst, Workers Comp and Absence Management

About us

National Grid is seeking a Senior Analyst, Workers Comp and Absence Management working out of our Syracuse, NY location with hybrid work model. 

 

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Analyst is part of the centralized SHE Occupational Health and Absence Management Team and assists in the management of National Grid’s ADA Reasonable Accommodation program. The ADA Compliance Analyst is responsible for coordinating and implementing ADA Reasonable Accommodation activities necessary to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973. 

Job Purpose

To analyze absence management and workers compensation data and activities, providing relevant and updated information, and design and implement procedures and policies to improve operations.

Key Accountabilities

 

• Primary contact for ADA Reasonable Accommodation requests for employees and candidates for employment at National Grid
• Evaluates requests for accommodations based on the needs of employees and the business 
• Maintains current information regarding state and federal laws and regulations as well as the best practices for providing reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities while meeting the needs of the business
• Maintains current information regarding state and federal laws and regulations as well as the best practices relating to employment policies and procedures for employees with disabilities
• Maintains ADA database 
• Provide information and consultation regarding accommodation matters to HR business partners, managers, and employees
• Assist HR and department supervisors identify essential and marginal functions of employee positions
• Track and monitor temporary accommodation requests for re-evaluation and review
• ADA documentation process, including correspondence with employees and medical professionals
• Manage Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and State Division of Human Rights ADA complaints and compliance audits
• Develop/maintain effective relationships with stakeholders to share best practices and provide compliance advice

 

Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required

•    Extensive interaction with employees from all businesses
•    Interactions with managers and directors from all operating areas of the company
•    Interaction with absence management vendors and regulatory agencies

 

Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree required 
•    Minimum of 3 years of experience in related fields   
•    Knowledge of provisions of Titles I and III of ADA
•    Knowledge of practices/activities covered by employment nondiscrimination requirements of ADA
•    Experience managing the company’s absence management programs and process 
•    Understand company’s sick-leave benefits and applicable state family leave regulations and laws
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Effective relationship management skills 
•    Ability to make timely and effective decisions
•    Demonstrated proficiency in applicable information systems
•    Excellent analytical skills 
•    Excellent computer and data analysis skills
 

More Information

Salary

$93,000- $109,000 a year

 

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

 

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise.  We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver supe