Leave & Workers Compensation Specialist (Remote)

Hunt; Erlanger (KY); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Leave and Worker's Compensation Specialist to oversee and enhance their leave and workers' compensation programs. This remote role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, maintaining documentation, and identifying improvement opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, a solid understanding of FMLA and ADA laws, and the ability to navigate complex situations with empathy. If you're passionate about supporting employees and enhancing workplace safety, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in human resources or leave coordination.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate leave of absence and worker's compensation programs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Human Resources

Benefits Administration

Leave Coordination

FMLA Knowledge

ADA Knowledge

Workers' Compensation Laws

OSHA Regulations

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

HIPAA Compliance

OSHA 300 Logs

Job description

Leave & Workers Compensation Specialist (Remote)

Job Summary:
The Leave and Worker's Compensation Specialist is responsible for administering and coordinating all leave of absence and worker's compensation programs for Erlanger employees. Ensures regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate documentation and record keeping of all processes and events. Evaluates and identifies improvement opportunities to enhance workers' compensation and leave of absence programs.

Education:
Required\: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Nursing or a related field.

Preferred\: N/A

Experience:
Required:
- 3-5 years of experience in human resources, benefits administration, or leave coordination.
- Knowledge and understanding of FMLA, ADA, Workers' Compensation laws and leave-related regulations.
- Working knowledge of OSHA, TOSHA, and/or Tennessee Worker's Compensation regulations.
- Working knowledge of Employee Health practices
- Knowledge of federal and state employment laws, regulations, and compliance.

Preferred:
- Experience with workplace safety programs.
- Experience in Occupational Medicine or similar clinic functions.
- Litigation management background.
- Experience preparing OSHA 300 logs.
- Knowledge of insurance claims processing and case management.

Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration
Required\:
Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee (applies to nursing candidates only)

The Nurse Licensure Compact will not change how to obtain or renew a Tennessee license. However, the Tennessee nursing license will be a single state license for Tennessee Residents or non-compact state residents. Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.

Preferred\:
- Case Management Certification

Department Position Summary:
The Leave and Worker's Compensation Specialist is responsible for administering and coordinating all leave of absence and worker's compensation programs for Erlanger employees. Ensures regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate documentation and record keeping of all processes and events. Evaluates and identifies improvement opportunities to enhance workers' compensation and leave of absence programs.

Position Requirement(s)\: Critical Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills to successfully navigate complexities while empathetic
- Ability to regularly exercise discretion, handle conflict and be firm when required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information and ensure HIPAA compliance.
- Ability to plan time effectively, balance multiple tasks, work within stringent time frames, and execute projects to completion.
- Works independently under minimal supervision using sound judgment to effectively handle challenging situations.
- Ability to collect, analyze and apply data and other information; prepare and present written and oral reports.
- Strong computer skills.