Human Resources Administrator – Employee Health and Wellness

St. Clement's School; North Bay; On-site; CAD 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Human Resources Administrator focused on Employee Health and Wellness. This full-time role involves managing disability claims, ensuring effective transitions back to work, and developing policies for disability management. The ideal candidate will possess strong case management skills, a solid understanding of medical terminology, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. Join a supportive team committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment, where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on employee well-being and organizational success.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Human Resources.
• 2-3 years experience in a progressive Human Resources environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage short- and long-term disability claims from intake to payment.
• Coordinate return-to-work processes and work accommodations.
• Develop policies for effective disability management.

Skills

Case Management

Medical Terminology Knowledge

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Multi-tasking

Emotional Intelligence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Post-secondary education in Human Resources

Job description

Human Resources Administrator – Employee Health and Wellness

(Full-time permanent)

North Bay Head Office

Effective Immediately

Reporting to the Manger Human Resources the HR Administrator – Employee Health and Wellness is responsible for managing short- and long-term disability claims from intake to payment as well as managing WSIB claims including fulfilling all employer required reporting obligations of NNDSB.The HR Administrator – Employee Health and Wellness also coordinates the return-to-work process including arranging for work accommodations or transitions to long term disability where applicable.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure that Disability Claims are effectively and compassionately managed.
• Ensure that claimants are effectively managed within appropriate Disability Programs
• Monitor disability claimants progress and arrange for Return to Work
• Ensure that Work Accommodation programs are in place to manage effective transitions and reintegration with the workforce for disability claimants
• Track and report on disability costs
• Develop policies and procedures for Disability Management
• Coordinate and liaise with regional partners, public sector and other school boards for best practices.
• Setting up and managing new and recurrent short and long term Disability Cases/Claims.
• WSIB Claim Management, statutory reporting and Primary Case Management
• Interpret contractual conditions and disability program requirements to ensure individuals are managed appropriately through their disability period
• Maintain records and computer-based tracking of absences, costs, and outcomes
• Track the costs and benefits of the Board’s disability management programs
• Ensure required system entries / documentation is completed
• Make decisions on claims using contractual, WSIB, legislative, medical, functional, and vocational analysis.
• Provide all necessary verbal or written communications regrading disability processes or decisions to Board members and external agencies including the medical community
• Maintain productive relationships with internal team members and external stakeholders to maintain service level objectives

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or other relevant post-secondary education (minimum 4 years)
• Working experience WSIB Disability Case Management
• Previous experience with Short-term and Long-term Disability Case Management
• 2-3 years experience in a progressive Human Resources environment
• Experience working in a School Board or Public Sector environment is an asset
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset
• Customer/Client Service experience is required

Required Skills:

• Case Management skills with the ability to plan, develop and implement goal-oriented claim management plans.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical management.
• Ability to apply appropriate disability management tools and techniques.
• Solid computer skills including data entry.
• Problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Analytical skills with focused attention to case management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively deliver difficult messages to claimants.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Responsive, and accessible to school administrators
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Has the ability to manage stress. Remains positive and motivational regardless of stressful situations.
• Holds self and others accountable.
• High emotional intelligence marked by empathy, integrity, and visibility. A strong ethical code. Open and transparent.

Salary: $79,281.00

All Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada

The Near North District School Board is committed to supporting an inclusive and accessible environment.Accessibility standards address issues that pose major barriers for people with disabilities (i.e. physical barrier, information or communication barrier, etc.).Please ask us howwe may help you by contactingHuman Resources Department.

Human Resources Department

Near North District School Board
963 Airport Road, PO Box 3110
North Bay, ON P1B 8H1
Phone [phone] ext. 5077 - Fax [phone]