Workers' Compensation and Leave of Absence Coordinator

Saint Elizabeth Community; East Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, Dental & Vision coverage

403B employer contribution

Tuition assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Employee referral program

Job summary

Saint Elizabeth Community in Rhode Island seeks a Workers' Compensation and Leave of Absence Coordinator to join our Human Resources team on a full-time basis. The role oversees workers' compensation and leave administration, ensuring compliance, confidentiality and effective employee support on campus.

The coordinator collaborates with employees and managers, maintains records, supports HR functions, and promotes a caring, compliant workplace aligned with our mission and values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in workers' compensation, leave administration, human resources, benefits, or related field.
• Experience administering and tracking FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, and leave of absence programs preferred.
• Healthcare setting experience highly desirable.
• Proficient with HRIS, Microsoft Office, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage workers' compensation claims from initial injury reporting through closure.
• Coordinate return-to-work and transitional duty programs; maintain injury and OSHA records; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor claim trends and provide recommendations to reduce injuries and costs; participate in Safety Committee.
• Administer employee leave programs including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and military leave; ensure eligibility and compliance.
• Manage leave requests, notices, certifications, and return-to-work dates; maintain confidentiality.
• Coordinate with employees and managers on leave scheduling and ADA accommodations; maintain confidential records.
• Maintain confidential personnel files and HRIS records; process status changes and HR reports.
• Support benefits administration, inquiries, communications, HR projects; serve as HR backup.
• Promote engagement and retention through staff events; participate in HR meetings and development.

Skills

HRIS software

Microsoft Office

Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

Workers' Compensation And Leave Of Absence Coordinator

Full Time | Days

Saint Elizabeth Home provides exceptional Short-Term Rehabilitation, Long-term care and specialized memory care, and offers two distinct models of care on one campus. We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Human Resources team! You'll contribute to our mission of compassionate care in a meaningful way as the Workers' Compensation and Leave of Absence Coordinator.

The Workers' Compensation and Leave of Absence Coordinator manages the workers' compensation and leave of absence functions of the Human Resources team at Saint Elizabeth Home.

Responsibilities of a Workers' Compensation and Leave of Absence Coordinator

• Workers' Compensation Administration:
  
  
  
  • Manage workers' compensation claims from initial injury reporting through closure, ensuring timely communication with employees, management, healthcare providers, carriers, and claims adjusters.
  
  
  • Coordinate return-to-work and transitional duty programs while maintaining accurate injury, illness, claim, and OSHA records and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  
  
  • Monitor claim trends, provide recommendations to reduce workplace injuries and costs, and participate on the Saint Elizabeth Home Safety Committee.
  
  
  
  


• Leave of Absence Administration:
  
  
  
  • Administer employee leave programs, including FMLA, RIFMLA, TDI, TCI, ADA accommodations, and military leave, ensuring eligibility and regulatory compliance.
  
  
  • Manage leave requests, required notices, certifications, intermittent leave, return-to-work dates, and related communications while maintaining employee confidentiality.
  
  
  • Coordinate with employees and managers on leave scheduling, staffing impacts, and ADA accommodations; maintain accurate, confidential leave records.
  
  
  
  


• HR Administrative Support and General Duties:
  
  
  
  • Maintain accurate, confidential personnel files and HRIS records; process employee status changes and prepare HR reports and metrics related to leave and workers' compensation.
  
  
  • Support benefits administration, employee inquiries, communications, HR projects, and general administrative functions while serving as a backup resource across HR.
  
  
  • Promote employee engagement and retention through staff events and activities, participate in HR meetings and professional development, and foster an approachable, supportive workplace environment.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications for the Workers' Compensation and Leave of Absence Coordinator

• Bachelor's degree preferred.


• 2-4 years of experience in workers' compensation, leave administration, human resources, benefits, or a related field.


• Experience administering and tracking FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, and leave of absence programs preferred.


• Experience in a healthcare setting highly desirable.


• Highly computer literate, including HRIS software, Microsoft Office, and Excel.


• Experience with and knowledge of OSHA recordkeeping and incident reporting.


• Experience with Paylocity software preferred.


• Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion.


• Attention to detail, with the ability to also see the larger picture. Strong problem-solving and follow-up abilities.


• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities.


• Service-minded team player.


• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written. Must possess the ability to communicate difficult messages with tact, professionalism, and kindness.


• Strong commitment to the mission, vision and values of Saint Elizabeth Community.

Why choose Saint Elizabeth Community?

Saint Elizabeth Community is a non-profit, locally owned organization providing compassionate, high-quality care since 1882. With 11 locations across Rhode Island, we offer a full continuum of services, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Home Care, and Rehabilitation.

What does Saint Elizabeth Community offer employees?

• Competitive pay


• High-quality and low-cost Health, Dental and Vision coverage: Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance & Delta Dental Insurance offered for employees working 20+ hours/week


• 403B Employer Contribution Plan


• Tuition Assistance and Loan Reimbursement


• Career advancement & training opportunities to support individual employee goals


• Childcare Reimbursement Program


• Employee Referral and Perfect Attendance Bonuses!


• EAP, Life Insurance, and more!

Work in an environment where our co-workers and those in our care are treated just like family! Saint Elizabeth Community understands the importance of having the time to provide care that is thorough, dignified, and compassionate. We have some of the best staffing ratios in the state... come and meet us to see how our mission and philosophy of care influence all that we do!

• Trusted Care Since 1882!

EEOC - We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.