Brandi M. Johnston

About Brandi M. Johnston

Human Resources professional with 17+ years of experience across all major HR functions, with strong specialization in ADA administration, leave of absence programs, complex case management, and employee training and development. In my current role with Clackamas County, I facilitate the ADA interactive process, provide complex support on leave administration and serve as a trusted liaison to our third-party administrator.My background includes public-sector and corporate experience with Washington County, the City of Portland and Amazon. I have designed and delivered employee development programs, developed and managed wellness initiatives, coached leaders, and created HR tools and resources that improve processes and support organizational learning. I’ve also led classification and compensation projects and provided full-spectrum support in recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.Known for: Clear communication, relationship-building, and a commitment to respectful workplaces, I’m seeking opportunities in collaborative environments that value continuous learning and people-centered HR practices.Strengths: Training & Development • Coaching • Employee & Labor Relations • ADA & Leave Administration • Performance Management • Classification & Compensation • Recruitment & Workforce Planning • Benefits & Wellness • HRIS/ATS Systems

Experience

1. Leave & Accommodations Analyst

   Clackamas County

   May 2021 — Present · Oregon City, OR, US

   Effectively manage 25-40 active ADA cases.• Evaluate requests for accommodations under the ADA; engage with employees, medical professionals, supervisors and other stakeholders to assist employees who require workplace accommodations; facilitate the interactive reasonable accommodation process with applicants, employees, and volunteers.• Consult with appropriate management stakeholders regarding requests for accommodation; ensure a clear understanding of essential job functions; assist departments in determining effective accommodations; advise departments on ADA compliance and reasonable accommodations and make recommendations.• Approve accommodations, negotiate effective alternative accommodations and/or deny requests based on relevant factors; maintain documentation and case files and review accommodations for continued effectiveness.• In consultation with HR Management and County Counsel, work to resolve complex employee leave and ADA matters such as compulsory leave, reassignment, medical layoff, fitness for duty, and reasonable accommodations.• Provide consultation and assistance to supervisors, managers and employees in interpretation and application of county policies and procedures, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidance, and any other applicable local, state and federal rules and regulations related to reasonable accommodations and compliance.• Serve as liaison with third-party leave of absence administrator to ensure services provided are consistent with applicable laws and County policies; facilitate resolution of escalated issues between employees and vendor; assist with the management of vendor accountability.• Advise supervisors and managers and counsel employees on the provisions of Federal and State family, medical and military leave laws (e.g. FMLA/OFLA/USERRA), Oregon Paid Leave regulations and County-sponsored leaves.

Education

• Portland Community College

  Associates, General Studies

  2001 — 2003

• Portland State University - School of Business

  Bachelors, HR Management and General Management

  2003 — 2005

Skills

• Recruitment & Selection
• Human Resources
• Organizational Development
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Adobe: Captivate and Acrobat X Pro
• Hris
• Community Outreach
• Workforce Planning
• Classification & Compensation
• Project Management
• Policy
• Recruiting
• Benefits Administration
• Talent Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Workshop Facilitation
• Coaching
• Commonspot: Web Content Management System (Cms)
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Interviewing
• New Program Development
• Training
• Employee Benefits
• Neogov: Application Tracking System (Ats)
• Career Development
• Program Management
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Training & Development
• Public Speaking
• Personnel Management
• Leadership
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Customer Service
• Management
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Event Planning