WORKERS COMP & LOA COORDINATOR

• Determines eligibility for requested leave of absence by checking date of hire and hours worked, and by checking for previous leaves during the past twelve months
• Notifies employee of eligibility, explains rights covered by FMLA and union medical, and administers STD/LTD or Union Loss of Time information
• Reviews Certification of Health Care Provider form to determine if the form is complete, and to verify dates
• Notifies employee in writing of approved leave of absence, makes copies for benefit records and notifies department and payroll of the employee’s absence
• For short-term and long-term disability claims, completes employer statements, wage verifications and employee enrollment forms and submits the information to the provider
• Takes phone calls pertaining to leave of absences and workers’ comp, facilitates emergency leaves of absence and verifies eligibility for emergency leaves
• Audits FMLA/union medical records to ensure that the company is in compliance with state and federal laws, policy and procedures, and provisions of the collective bargaining contracts
• Enters workers' compensation claims into the TPA online website, completes C3 and submits all relevant information to the TPA
• Determines if workers' compensation claims should be accepted or denied, if any loss time will result, and reports findings to the TPA
• Notifies department manager of restrictions pertaining to an employee’s workers’ compensation claim
• Facilitates light duty positions when available
• Conducts the ADA interview process with applicable employees; makes recommendations to the Director of Human Resources regarding accommodations
• Proactively meet with employees to discuss concerns regarding their leave
• Provide proactive and timely updates to management personnel regarding their respective staff’s LOA, WC, and/or ADA situations
• Input LOA and WC information into leave tracking system for all properties
• Verifies Aquarius LOA and WC information for consistent application and accuracy
• Other duties as assigned

• Prior experience completing Human Resources functions
• Previous experience in leave of absence administration and workers’ compensation
• Knowledgeable of ADA compliance preferred
• Professional certification in Human Resources preferred
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills required
• Excellent follow up skills required
• Proven professional experience using tact and compassion while dealing with sensitive issues required
• Fluency in English, written and verbal
• Basic computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Office, Infinium and Kronos
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, company policy and procedures and union contracts is preferred
• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations

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