Worker's Compensation Administrator

nc; United States; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina State Government seeks an HR Technician III (NS) to act as Workers' Compensation Administrator, overseeing claims for a facility or program. You will consult, coordinate, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, and leave options, working with agency leadership, HR, employees, TPA, and counsel to resolve matters.

The role uses IHRPS and Workday to process actions and ensure consistent policy application.

Qualifications

• Skill in applying, interpreting and communicating Workers' Compensation regulations, policies, procedures and options.
• Skill in communicating in oral and written form with high levels of confidentiality.
• Experience with developing and tracking the OSHA 300 and 300A logs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and administer workers' compensation claims for assigned areas.
• Coordinate with leadership, HR, employees, TPA and counsel to manage claims.
• Ensure consistent application of policies and proper leave options within IHRPS/Workday.

Skills

Applying & interpreting regulations

Confidential communication

OSHA 300/300A tracking

Job description

Job Classification Title

HR Technician III (NS)

Grade

NC09

About Us

North Carolina State Government is one of the state's largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website .

Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

Description of Work

This position serves as the Workers' Compensation Administrator and is responsible for overseeing and administering workers' compensation claims for an assigned facility or program area. The position provides expert consultation, coordination, interpretation, communication, application, evaluation, and problem resolution related to workers' compensation policies, procedures, and associated leave options.The Workers' Compensation Administrator reviews and processes workers' compensation actions within the Integrated HR and Payroll System (IHRPS) and Workday platforms. This position is responsible for ensuring the consistent and accurate application of workers' compensation policies and procedures within assigned program areas. The Administrator works closely with agency leadership, Human Resources, employees, management, the third-party administrator (TPA), and assigned agency and outside legal counsel to effectively manage workers' compensation claims and related matters. The Workers' Compensation Administrator serves as the primary point of contact for employees and management regarding workers' compensation questions, claim status, benefits, leave options, return-to-work matters, and applicable policies and procedures within their assigned caseload.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $41,206.00 - $72,113.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Ability (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Skill in applying, interpreting and communicating Workers' Compensation regulations, policies, procedures and options.
• Skill in communicating in oral and written form with high levels of confidentiality.
• Experience with developing and tracking the OSHA 300 and 300A logs.

Physical Requirements

General office environment with sedentary work conditions and the ability to move to various facilities to meet with staff. There are some periods of sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, etc. There is daily use of computer display terminal. There is some travel involved.

This Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Requires Onsite Reporting

This Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Requires Onsite Reporting

We Will Be Recruiting For 4 Positions in multiple locations

We Will Be Recruiting For 4 Positions in multiple locations: Lenoir County, Wilson County, Burke County, and Buncombe County

Internal Posting

This Is An Internal Posting Open Only For Current North Carolina State Government Employees, And Eligible RIF Candidates From North Carolina State Government, or Current Temporary Employees.

About the DHHS Division of Human Resources

The DHHS Division of Human Resources is responsible for strategic and tactical human capital management within DHHS including compliance with all federal and state rules and regulations affecting employee relations, recruitment/selection, job evaluation, salary administration, benefits, workers compensation, safety, and core staff development.

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