Human Resources Specialist II – Ada / Fmla Specialist

Palm Beach County’s Human Resources Department, Employment Standards & Compliance Division, is hiring a Human Resources Specialist II – ADA / FMLA Specialist for an onsite role in West Palm Beach, FL. If you’re interested in supporting employees through accommodations and leave guidance, this position combines ADA interactive process responsibilities with FMLA liaison and complaint intake functions.

What you’ll do

In this role, you will help ensure employees and departments receive consistent guidance and structured processes across ADA and FMLA matters.

• Administer the interactive process for reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including participation in meetings related to accommodation requests.
• Assist departments with monitoring medical light-duty and return-to-work processes.
• Coordinate with the Occupational Health Clinic, County employees, and department staff to formulate and implement reasonable accommodations and provide Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guidance.
• Serve as the Fair Employment Programs liaison for County staff by initiating the complaint intake process and conducting an initial intake review to determine the appropriate section assignment based on the nature, complexity, and character of the issue.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Public/Business Administration, or a related field, plus at least 2 years of professional or paraprofessional human resources experience.
• Alternate education/experience options:
  • An unrelated Bachelor’s Degree with at least 4 years of professional or paraprofessional human resources experience.
  • An Associate’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Public/Business Administration, or a related field with at least 4 years of professional or paraprofessional human resources experience.
  • High school graduation or an equivalent recognized certification with at least 6 years of professional or paraprofessional human resources experience.
• Experience administering the ADA interactive process.
• Experience with FMLA leave administration.
• Certification preference: HRCI, SHRM, or a similar certification.

Compensation and benefits

This role offers a salary of USD 58,445 per year. You’ll also have access to a benefits package that includes:

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous leave benefits: Vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays annually
• Florida Retirement System (FRS): Choice of Pension Plan or Investment Plan
• 457(b) deferred compensation program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Eligible public service employment may qualify for federal student loan forgiveness
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Additional benefits and employee perks

Note: This is an at-will position.