HR Workers’ Comp & Leave of Absence Coordinator

Saint Elizabeth Community; East Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, Dental & Vision coverage

403B employer contribution

Tuition assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Employee referral program

Job summary

Saint Elizabeth Community in Rhode Island seeks a Workers' Compensation and Leave of Absence Coordinator to join our Human Resources team on a full-time basis. The role oversees workers' compensation and leave administration, ensuring compliance, confidentiality and effective employee support on campus.

The coordinator collaborates with employees and managers, maintains records, supports HR functions, and promotes a caring, compliant workplace aligned with our mission and values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in workers' compensation, leave administration, human resources, benefits, or related field.
• Experience administering and tracking FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, and leave of absence programs preferred.
• Healthcare setting experience highly desirable.
• Proficient with HRIS, Microsoft Office, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage workers' compensation claims from initial injury reporting through closure.
• Coordinate return-to-work and transitional duty programs; maintain injury and OSHA records; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor claim trends and provide recommendations to reduce injuries and costs; participate in Safety Committee.
• Administer employee leave programs including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and military leave; ensure eligibility and compliance.
• Manage leave requests, notices, certifications, and return-to-work dates; maintain confidentiality.
• Coordinate with employees and managers on leave scheduling and ADA accommodations; maintain confidential records.
• Maintain confidential personnel files and HRIS records; process status changes and HR reports.
• Support benefits administration, inquiries, communications, HR projects; serve as HR backup.
• Promote engagement and retention through staff events; participate in HR meetings and development.

Skills

HRIS software

Microsoft Office

Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

Saint Elizabeth Community in Rhode Island seeks a Workers' Compensation and Leave of Absence Coordinator to join our Human Resources team on a full-time basis. The role oversees workers' compensation and leave administration, ensuring compliance, confidentiality and effective employee support on campus.

The coordinator collaborates with employees and managers, maintains records, supports HR functions, and promotes a caring, compliant workplace aligned with our mission and values.