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Sr. ADA Accommodations Specialist

Tesla

Tesla

Austin, TX, USA
Posted on Apr 24, 2025
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Sr. ADA Accommodations Specialist

Job Category People
Location AUSTIN, Texas
Req. ID 241682
Job Type Full-time
What to Expect

The ADA Accommodations Specialist will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the process for providing accommodations for Tesla employees with disabilities. This individual will ensure that reasonable accommodations and services are in place and coordinate compliance with regards to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California employment and privacy laws surrounding employees with disabilities. The successful candidate will support the development and implementation of a stay at work program for work-related or personal injuries and illnesses as well as programs to support employees returning to work after a work-related or personal injury. This role will also work closely identifying new projects to build effective plans to mitigate risk by analyzing data trends.

What You’ll Do
  • Perform case management and coordinate the accommodation process for end-to-end case management, including working with HR, the associate, vendors, work location, and other stakeholders
  • Provide support and guidance while performing activities related to short term and long term accommodations for employees at work or returning to work for medical-based accommodations
  • Develop, communication, and obtain agreement for transitional work assignment or long term accommodation within position based on restrictions as well as available tasks
  • Coordinate the return to work, accommodations, and transitional work assignment program monitoring
  • Act as liaison between our third party administrators, HR, EH&S, Legal, Payroll, Benefits, employees and other departments/systems as appropriate
  • Educate employees and HR on complicated aspects of return to work, accommodations, and complex case processes
What You’ll Bring
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of experience in a HR role within the disability management
  • Knowledge of federal and state disability laws, specifically ADA, FEHA, PWFA, and FMLA
  • Knowledge of the interplay between the FMLA, workers’ compensation, and the ADA
  • Knowledge and understanding of disability management, return-to-work strategies, ADAAA and related state and local statutes
  • Experience with manufacturing and/or production workforce and high volume, complex case management
  • Ability to analyze, problem solve, organize and manage multiple priorities, and effectively follow up in a fast-paced environment
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
  • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program

    Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

    Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

    For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here). Please contact accommodationrequest@tesla.com for additional information or to request accommodations.

    Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice .