HR Coordinator II-Absence Management

The City of Chesapeake’s Department of Human Resources is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized HR Coordinator II to support and administer the City’s Absence Management programs. This role is critical in ensuring compliance and consistent application of policies related to employee leaves and accommodations.

• Administer the City’s Absence Management processes, including but not limited to:
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Short-Term Disability (STD)
  • Leaves of Absence (LOA)
  • Temporary Restricted Duty assignments
• Serve as a subject matter expert on absence-related policies and procedures.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of documentation related to employee leave and return-to-work status.
• Communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and medical providers to gather information and provide updates.
• Maintain confidential records and track leave usage in accordance with applicable laws and City policy.
• Resolve complex issues using sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Provide guidance and training to City departments regarding absence management practices.

• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Effective written and oral communication abilities.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Experience in human resources or absence management preferred.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in human resources management or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of one year of related experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.