LOA & Workers’ Comp Specialist (Onsite, CA)

LHH; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced LOA & Workers’ Compensation Specialist to join our San Diego team in Kearny Mesa. You will manage leave of absence and workers’ compensation processes, ensuring compliance with federal and California laws while handling sensitive employee information.

The role collaborates with employees, managers, HR leadership, and insurance carriers; onsite position with 2+ years’ experience required; compensation is hourly, DOE.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience managing LOA and/or workers’ compensation.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and California employment regulations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full leave of absence process, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and other applicable leaves.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation claims from initial reporting through return to work.
• Communicate with employees, managers, medical providers, and insurance carriers regarding leave and claims.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and documentation.
• Track leave timelines, medical certifications, restrictions, and return-to-work dates.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave and workers’ compensation regulations.
• Partner with HR leadership on accommodations, modified duty, and employee relations matters.
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate records related to leave and workers’ compensation cases.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discretion/Confidentiality

Problem solving

FMLA knowledge

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced LOA & Workers’ Compensation Specialist to join our San Diego team in Kearny Mesa. You will manage leave of absence and workers’ compensation processes, ensuring compliance with federal and California laws while handling sensitive employee information.

The role collaborates with employees, managers, HR leadership, and insurance carriers; onsite position with 2+ years’ experience required; compensation is hourly, DOE.