Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Occupational Health, or related field.
5+ years of progressive HR experience in leave management and workers' compensation.
Strong knowledge of employment laws and occupational health standards.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.
Responsibilities
Manage all employee leave programs, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
Serve as the subject matter expert on leave policies and compliance requirements.
Oversee the workers' compensation process, including claim management and resolution.
Develop and implement occupational health and safety programs in line with regulations.
Ensure compliance with employment and health safety laws and develop HR policies.
Partner with HR and management to align leave programs with business needs.
Promote a culture of safety and wellbeing across the organization.
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness initiatives.
Support for continuous professional development and HR certification.
Collaboration with leadership teams to influence organizational health and safety.
Opportunities to implement preventative measures and foster a safe workplace culture.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
Leave Management
Manage all employee leave programs, including medical, family, disability, and statutory leaves (e.g., FMLA, parental leave, sick leave, and accommodations).
Ensure accurate tracking, documentation, and reporting of leave usage.
Serve as subject matter expert on leave policies, eligibility, and compliance requirements.
Advise managers and employees on leave-related issues with empathy and confidentiality.
Coordinate return-to-work and reasonable accommodation processes.
Workers Compensation
Oversee the end-to-end workers' compensation process, including injury reporting, claim management, and case resolution.
Act as primary liaison with insurance carriers, third-party administrators, legal counsel, and medical providers.
Monitor claim trends, costs, and outcomes; implement strategies to reduce claims and associated expenses.
Ensure timely and accurate reporting in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Support modified duty and return-to-work programs.
Occupational Health
Develop, implement, and maintain occupational health and safety programs aligned with regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA or local equivalents).
Partner with operations and leadership to identify workplace hazards and implement preventative measures.
Coordinate health screenings, wellness initiatives, and occupational medical services as required.
Lead investigations into workplace incidents and recommend corrective actions.
Promote a culture of safety, health, and wellbeing across the organization.
Compliance and Policy Management
Ensure compliance with all applicable employment, health, and safety laws and regulations.
Develop, review, and update HR policies related to leave, safety, and employee health.
Prepare documentation and support audits, inspections, or regulatory inquiries.
Leadership and Collaboration
Partner with HR colleagues, managers, and executives to align programs with business needs.
Provide training and guidance to leaders on leave management, injury prevention, and employee wellbeing.
Use data and metrics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
Requirements:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Occupational Health, or a related field.
5+ years of progressive HR experience, with direct responsibility for leave management and workers' compensation. Additional experience may be accepted in lieu of bachelor's degree.
Strong knowledge of employment laws, leave regulations, and occupational health and safety standards.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
Preferred:
HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or equivalent).
Experience managing occupational health or safety programs in a regulated environment.
Experience working with HRIS, claims management systems, and data reporting tools.
Key Competencies:
Regulatory compliance
Risk management
Employee advocacy and wellbeing
Analytical and data-driven decision-making
Collaboration and stakeholder management
The pay range for this position is $87,966.94 to $144,976.21 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.
