What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Manager – Leave Management, Worker’s Compensation & Occupational Health position at Sheppard Pratt Careers?
Responsibilities:
Leave Management
- Manage all employee leave programs, including medical, family, disability, and statutory leaves (e.g., FMLA, parental leave, sick leave, and accommodations).
- Ensure accurate tracking, documentation, and reporting of leave usage.
- Serve as subject matter expert on leave policies, eligibility, and compliance requirements.
- Advise managers and employees on leave-related issues with empathy and confidentiality.
- Coordinate return-to-work and reasonable accommodation processes.
Workers Compensation
- Oversee the end-to-end workers’ compensation process, including injury reporting, claim management, and case resolution.
- Act as primary liaison with insurance carriers, third-party administrators, legal counsel, and medical providers.
- Monitor claim trends, costs, and outcomes; implement strategies to reduce claims and associated expenses.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Support modified duty and return-to-work programs.
Occupational Health
- Develop, implement, and maintain occupational health and safety programs aligned with regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA or local equivalents).
- Partner with operations and leadership to identify workplace hazards and implement preventative measures.
- Coordinate health screenings, wellness initiatives, and occupational medical services as required.
- Lead investigations into workplace incidents and recommend corrective actions.
- Promote a culture of safety, health, and wellbeing across the organization.
Compliance and Policy Management
- Ensure compliance with all applicable employment, health, and safety laws and regulations.
- Develop, review, and update HR policies related to leave, safety, and employee health.
- Prepare documentation and support audits, inspections, or regulatory inquiries.
Leadership and Collaboration
- Partner with HR colleagues, managers, and executives to align programs with business needs.
- Provide training and guidance to leaders on leave management, injury prevention, and employee wellbeing.
- Use data and metrics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
Requirements:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Occupational Health, or a related field.
- 5 years of progressive HR experience, with direct responsibility for leave management and workers’ compensation. Additional experience may be accepted in lieu of bachelor’s degree.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, leave regulations, and occupational health and safety standards.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
Preferred:
- HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or equivalent).
- Experience managing occupational health or safety programs in a regulated environment.
- Experience working with HRIS, claims management systems, and data reporting tools.
Key Competencies:
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk management
- Employee advocacy and wellbeing
- Analytical and data-driven decision-making
- Collaboration and stakeholder management
The pay range for this position is $87,966.94 to $144,976.21 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.
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Salary : $87,967 - $144,976