Salary: $4,656.00 – $6,260.00 Monthly
Location: Thurston County – Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2023-07032
Department: Parks and Recreation Commission
Opening Date: 06/16/2023

Closes: First review will be July 10th.  It is in the candidate’s best interest to apply as soon as possible.  The hiring manager may make a hiring decision at any time.  It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible.
Note: Hybrid office (at least 2 days)/telecommute is negotiable. Occasional travel is required. 

The Workers Compensation Specialist (HRC3) will be responsible for providing consultation services to employees and managers and managing the day-to-day activities in the areas of workers’ compensation claims, return to work, protected leave (FMLA, Shared Leave), and reasonable accommodation. Join our growing team of human resource professionals as State Parks’ Workers’ Compensation expert! Our HR group is a small but mighty team supporting a unique mission like no other agency in the state. 

What we are looking for: We’re looking for a subject matter expert in the area of worker’s compensation claims and protected leave. Someone who can build effective relationships throughout the agency and will gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. A caring professional who is knowledgeable of and embraces concepts critical to creating greater equity and inclusion in an organization. We’re looking for someone who works well independently and as part of a collaborative and supportive team. If this describes you, and you meet the qualifications stated below, we hope you will consider applying for this position. 

Duties
Under the direction of the HRC4- Protected Leave Specialist, this position serves as a  leave expert for the agency and is responsible for guiding and overseeing all requests related to workers’ compensation claims, return to work, protected leave (FMLA, PFML, Shared Leave), and reasonable accommodations. 

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Coordinate the agency workers’ compensation claims and return to work efforts.  
  • Work collaboratively with stakeholders, including managers, employees, safety & HR staff, medical providers, and L&I staff, to actively manage claims and coordinate job modifications, accommodations, leave, and other return to work issues based on medical restrictions.  
  • Actively work with managers and supervisors to evaluate the work of the agency to identify light duty work assignments.
  • Maintain injury, claims, and employee medical records and reports in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 
  • Coordinate the agency’s Stay At Work Program, working directly with L&I and actively applying for refunds through gathering and presenting of necessary documentation.
  • Provide consultation advice, guidance, and support to agency managers, supervisors, and staff regarding a variety of complex leave programs to include protected leave (FMLA, PFML, Shared Leave and other related leave programs).
  • Administer SmartHealth Program within the Parks and Recreation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or closely related field.**
  • Two (2) year of full-time, professional-level experience providing guidance and consultation on human resource issues including one (1) year of experience providing guidance and consultation on workers compensation claims, protected leave and reasonable accommodation.

**Additional qualifying experience may substitute year for year for education.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Proficient in Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Experience reading, understanding, interpreting, and applying federal and state laws and rules, human resource policies and procedures, and other authoritative guidance.
  • Ability to work with others who have a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and experience.
  • Ability to effectively manage and respond to frequent and rapid changes in workload and priorities.
  • S/PHR or IMPA-HR certification
  • SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification

HOW TO APPLY
To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.careers.wa.gov. 
You must attach or embed in your application the following:

  • Letter of Interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement.
  • Current resume.
  • Three professional references.

For more information and to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4056489/workers-compensation-specialist-human-resource-consultant-3-tumwater-wa

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