EMEA Reasonable Accommodation Specialist
Dubai Regular Corporate Function / Support Job ID: A223521
Responsibilities
About the Team At TikTok, our commitment to fostering a safe and sustainable workplace transcends borders. The EHS team operates as a truly global function, with team members strategically placed in London, the USA, Singapore, and China. This diverse team collaboratively applies our company values to every aspect of their work, ensuring a consistent dedication to the highest industry standards and best practices. Beyond compliance, the EHS team promotes a safe culture across all TikTok offices and ByteDance operations. By instilling awareness, education, and proactive measures, we empower our teams to contribute to a workplace where health, safety, and well-being are both a priority and an integral part of our shared culture. The ideal candidate will support the EHS team's overall goal of creating a safe workplace with equal opportunities for all ByteDancers. This role requires the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment, to effectively manage multiple cases simultaneously, and to have strong technological proficiency. Responsibilities: - Promote and champion the EMEA regional strategy for reasonable accommodations/adjustments, including core principles of the program, risk factors, and policies and procedures. - Ensure compliance with laws, such as the UK Equality Act 2010, and best practices regarding reasonable accommodations/adjustments. - Partner with the relevant internal and external stakeholders to support employees applying for accommodations/adjustments and those returning from leave with limitations and/or restrictions upon return. - Engage in and document the interactive process with applicants and employees requesting accommodations/adjustments. - Research and evaluate potential accommodations/adjustments, including assistive devices, workplace modifications, and flexible work arrangements by industry best practices. - Manage the accommodation/adjustment process from end to end. Making timely and independent decisions while applying regional legislation to matters concerning medical management, disability status, and accommodation/adjustment opportunities. - Provide consultation and education to employees and managers on the accommodation/adjustment process, legal considerations, and determinations. - Ensure proper documentation, record-keeping, and confidentiality of all accommodation/adjustment-related information, adhering to data privacy regulations and company privacy policies. - Maintain accurate and organised records of accommodations/adjustments provided, communications, and any other relevant documentation. - Generate reports and metrics related to adjustments/accommodations and related trends as needed. - Conduct training sessions or workshops for employees, managers, and HR on adjustments/accommodations and related topics. - Stay current with all employment laws, regulations, and guidelines for accommodations/adjustments.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - Degree or equivalent in related fields of HR, ER, Disability Management, Social Work, Vocational Rehabilitation, Health & Safety or Occupational Health. - Applicants without a degree with the relevant experience will also be considered. - 5+ years of experience managing workplace accommodations/adjustments for disabilities. Can demonstrate disability management principles, including return-to-work planning. - Strong emotional intelligence for themselves and others. Balances empathy, cultural understanding, and team motivation with timely organisational results. - Strong proficiency with technology and ability to write complex documents to a high standard. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in large multi-national and multi-cultural organisations. - Experience with workplace health and safety regulations and initiatives, particularly ergonomics and occupational health. - Experience in case management that is high volume and fast-paced. - Flexible to travel.
Job Information
About UsFounded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.
Why Join ByteDance Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.
As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
