Human Resources Coordinator

Gulfshoresal; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Waco seeks a knowledgeable Human Resources professional to manage workers' compensation claims and support HR operations. This role emphasizes technical expertise, sound judgment, and stakeholder collaboration to serve City employees.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of HR or workers' compensation experience. PHR or SHRM-CP and claims management experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field.
• 3 years of professional experience in human resources, worker's compensation management or an equivalent combination of education and related HR experience.
• PHR or SHRM-CP (preferred)
• Experience in claims management and worker's compensation (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all Workers' Compensation Claims with City departments and the Third-Party Administrator according to required timelines.
• Prepares and coordinates correspondence, notices, and/or letters relating to claims, as well as communicates with departments regarding employee claims status.
• Acts as a liaison between departments and the Third-Party Administrator.
• Receives and analyzes notifications of changes in policies, procedures, legislation, and regulations to the Workers' Compensation Act.
• Analyzes operational information, evaluates trends, and develops plans to meet future needs; assures effective communication of workers' compensation issues.
• Coordinates and assists City departments with the temporary duty assignment process.
• Provides training on the workers' compensation program.
• Coordinates with other HR areas related to FMLA, the ADA interactive process and benefits.
• May be required to travel to various City locations to assist with the Workers' Compensation process or other related HR programs.
• Informs supervisor of significant matters related to Workers' Compensation and seeks supervisory guidance on matters that are complex, unusual, high-risk to the employee or the City, and/or require legal counsel.
• May be required to respond after-hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field

Job description

The City of Waco Seeks:

Minimum Salary: starting at $75,000.00 annually, depending on qualifications

The City of Waco Seeks: A knowledgeable and customer-focused Human Resources professional who demonstrates strong technical expertise, exercises sound judgement in decision-making, and builds productive relationships with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders to serve as the City's Workers' Compensation Coordinator.

Minimum Qualifications;

Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field

3 years of professional experience in human resources, worker's compensation management or an equivalent combination of education and related HR experience

Preferred:

Experience in claims management and worker's compensation

PHR or SHRM-CP

Position Overview:

Under general supervision, performs work in support of the Human Resources (HR) Department. Responsibilities include performing work related to evaluating and administering claims for City employees injured on the job. Ensures compliance with Texas Workers' Compensation procedures and insurance adjusting principles. The position assists in performing other HR related duties.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate all Workers' Compensation Claims with City departments and the Third-Party Administrator according to required timelines.
• Prepares and coordinates correspondence, notices, and/or letters relating to claims, as well as communicates with departments regarding employee claims status.
• Acts as a liaison between departments and the Third-Party Administrator.
• Receives and analyzes notifications of changes in policies, procedures, legislation, and regulations to the Workers' Compensation Act.
• Analyzes operational information, evaluates trends, and develops plans to meet future needs; assures effective communication of workers' compensation issues.
• Coordinates and assists City departments with the temporary duty assignment process.
• Provides training on the workers' compensation program.
• Coordinates with other HR areas related to FMLA, the ADA interactive process and benefits.
• May be required to travel to various City locations to assist with the Workers' Compensation process or other related HR programs.
• Informs supervisor of significant matters related to Workers' Compensation and seeks supervisory guidance on matters that are complex, unusual, high-risk to the employee or the City, and/or require legal counsel.
• May be required to respond after-hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Lives the City of Waco Values.