Human Resources Specialist II – Ada / Fmla Specialist

ISSUED: 11/06/2026

CLOSES: 11/16/2026

Position:HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST II – ADA / FMLA SPECIALIST

Salary:$58,445 Annually

Division:

Department:Human Resources

Department:Human Resources

Division:

Hours:8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday – Friday

Other:

THIS IS AN AT-WILL POSITION.

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100 Australian Avenue, WPB 36807

Palm Beach County is seeking a human resources professional with experience in workplace accommodations and the application of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to support the Human Resources Department’s Employment Standards & Compliance Division.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers the interactive process for reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Participates in meetings held as part of the interactive process for requests for reasonable accommodation.
• Assists Departments with monitoring medical light-duty and return-to-work processes.
• Coordinates 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.
• Serves as the Fair Employment Programs liaison for all County staff to initiate complaint intake process. Conducts initial intake review of employee complaints/matters to determine appropriate section assignment based on nature, complexity and character of the issue.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess one of the following:

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Public/Business Administration or related field and a minimum of two (2) years of professional or paraprofessional experience in human resources,

OR

Unrelated Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of four (4) years of professional or paraprofessional experience in human resources,

OR

Associate’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Public/Business Administration or related field and a minimum of four (4) years of professional or paraprofessional experience in human resources,

OR

Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification and a minimum of six (6) years of professional or paraprofessional experience in human resources.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience administering the ADA interactive process,
• Experience with the administration of FMLA leave, and
• Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI), Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) certification or similar certification.

BENEFITS

Palm Beach County offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees:

• 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 you for federal student loan forgiveness
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Additional benefits and employee perks

All employees of Palm Beach County may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane.

In accordance with Affirmative Action requirements of Sec. 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the County provides reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for interviewing or initial employment, please notify the Palm Beach County BCC Human Resources Department.

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