Leave & Workers' Comp Specialist

People Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

People Inc. in Buffalo, NY seeks a Temporary Leave of Absence and Workers' Compensation Administrator to ensure regulatory compliance and accurate recordkeeping. You will oversee claims from initiation to resolution and coordinate with employees, managers, and external partners.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree with at least one year of experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple cases while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of NYS Workers' Compensation, Disability Benefits, ADA, PWFA, FMLA, PFL, PPL, and HIPAA.
• Ability to interpret regulations and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Manages the employee leave of absence and workers' compensation processes for the Agency, ensuring compliance with laws, policies, and procedures.
• Manages leave and workers' compensation cases from initiation through resolution, including evaluating documentation and deadlines.
• Maintains accurate information in the HR tracking system and related databases.
• Communicates with employees, supervisors, claims adjusters, medical providers, case managers, and counsel on leave and policy matters.
• Proactively resolves leave and workers' compensation matters with compliant outcomes.
• Provides payroll with accurate PTO, Health Reserve, and accrual information.
• Logs and tracks workers' compensation claims, analyzes trends, and assists in timely resolution.
• Manages work restrictions and the transitional duty return-to-work program.
• Completes annual OSHA reporting requirements.
• Complies with all agency policies and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leave administration

Workers' compensation

Records management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

People Inc. in Buffalo, NY seeks a Temporary Leave of Absence and Workers' Compensation Administrator to ensure regulatory compliance and accurate recordkeeping. You will oversee claims from initiation to resolution and coordinate with employees, managers, and external partners.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree with at least one year of experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple cases while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.