Workers’ Compensation & Leave Administrator

EvergreenHealth

Kirkland, WA

Wage Range: $80,184 - $127,920 per year

Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.Job Summary:
Responsible for administering leaves of absence, including workers' compensation claims. Provides advice, recommendations and claim status communications to employees and managers to ensure leaves of absences are handled in an equitable and consistent manner under EvergreenHealth’s policy and according to governing state and federal laws. Performs vendor management duties overseeing third party claims administration, administering claims within EvergreenHealth’s processes and staff, and coordinates significant claims with HR Business Partner. Administers leaves of absences by coordinating with managers, injured workers, third party claim representatives, vocational rehabilitation counselors, and others to achieve effective and efficient claim/leave processing.Primary Duties:

Administers and coordinates leaves of absences. Ensures legal compliance in providing information to employees and managers regarding leaves of absence and how benefits and job status will be affected.
Coordinates with managers, injured workers, third party claim representatives, vocational rehabilitation counselors, and others to achieve effective and efficient claim/leave processing.
Coordinates with the HR Business Partner advising managers with regard to reasonable accommodation leave processing and return to work status due to both work-related and non-work-related injuries.
Coordinates with third party administrator to obtain employee leave and work injury statistics. Attend and report data at meetings as requested.
Provides advice and assistance to employees on leave and to injured workers and helps receive the benefits to which they are legitimately entitled.
Monitors and oversees the efforts of third party leave and work injury administration personnel and processes, represents the interests of EvergreenHealth and its employees and ensures the prompt administration and closure of claims.
Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education or Experience:REQUIRED for the position:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related relevant field; equivalent education/experience
5 years of experience working with Workers Compensation claim administration, State and Federal leave laws/requirements and Workers Compensation claims administration
3 years of experience in a combination of Human Resources Assistant, technician or analyst positions
Strong interpersonal skills working across all levels of the organization
Ability to organize, plan and prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail while managing multiple complex projects and priorities to successfully meet deadlines

DESIRED for the position:

Understanding of the inter-relationships between HR functions and Employee Relations
Experience with HRIS and Timekeeping/Leave tracking systems
Experience in various work and/or Human Resources functions where attaining knowledge of various jobs, specifications and working conditions, preferably in a healthcare setting
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification

Benefit Information:
Choices that care for you and your familyAt EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

Medical, vision and dental insurance
On-demand virtual health care
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life and disability insurance
Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Paid Time Off/Vacation
Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
Paid holidays
Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
Voluntary identity theft protection
Voluntary legal insurance
Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
Free parking
Commuter benefits

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