Worker's Comp & Leave Administrator

Responsibilities

• Under general direction of the Human Resources Operations Manager, ensures timely processing of workers' compensation claims, and all other medical leaves of absence (FMLA/ADA, etc.)
• Evaluates accident reports in partnership with Safety team to determine accuracy and completeness and to ensure adequate investigation, ensures that follows applicable laws and regulations, provides training and guidance to claims coordinators in all departments.
• Reviews accident reports with Safety to identify patterns of injury and to determine whether unsafe conditions contributed to the accident.
• Handles the FMLA leave administration process from the employee's initial notice of the need for leave to the return to work.
• Maintains reasonable communication with employees on leave to facilitate smooth and timely return to work; relays communication between employees and their managers during leave within reasonable limits.
• Advises managers and employees on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off, workers compensation, and short‑term and long‑term disability benefits.
• Attends seminars, conducts research and maintains liaison with individuals in the medical community and health care fields to keep abreast of current medical procedures and medications.
• Oversees the return‑to‑work process for employees returning from extended FMLA, workers compensation, or other leave(s).
• Facilitates other leave requests, which may include accommodation requests under the ADA.
• Administers other company time‑off programs as assigned in accordance with internal policy and applicable laws.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of leave and accommodation requests in accordance with specified legal requirements and documentation of best practices.

• Working knowledge of the Workers' Compensation Act, city regulations and other applicable state/federal statutes and regulations.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, body systems and/or impairments and their disabling effects.
• Working knowledge of office procedures and files.
• Ability to obtain facts that ensure that claims information is complete and accurate.
• Ability to balance casework loads and efficiently process claims.
• Ability to evaluate all medical and time‑loss claims information to make determinations regarding payment of temporary total disability benefits and medical bills.
• Good judgment in interpreting medical facts presented by a physician and applying these facts in determining an individual's capacity to engage in gainful occupation.
• Ability to read, assimilate and recall with marked proficiency facts, figures and descriptions, and to search for and obtain information.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with co‑workers, the general public and other agency personnel.
• Working knowledge of the tenets of supervision and motivation of employees.

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note:

Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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