Benefits, Leave, Workers' Compensation, & Unemployment Analyst

Pueblo County • Pueblo, CO

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

Serves as the County's professional staff resource responsible for benefits administration, leave administration, workers' compensation coordination, unemployment claims administration, accommodation process support, employee benefits education, and employee service delivery. Reports to the Manager of Benefits, HRIS & Organizational Development, and serves as a primary point of contact for employees, supervisors, healthcare providers, vendors, and third-party administrators regarding employee benefits, leave programs, workers' compensation matters, unemployment claims, and related Human Resources services. The Benefits, Leave, Workers' Compensation & Unemployment Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accurate administration of employee benefit programs, leave management processes, workers' compensation coordination activities, unemployment claims administration, and related compliance requirements while providing exceptional customer service and support to County employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field required
• Minimum of three (3) years or more of professional experience in benefits administration, leave administration, workers' compensation, unemployment claims, insurance administration, Human Resources, or related field required
• Administering FMLA, FAMLI, employee benefits, workers' compensation, or unemployment claims preferred
• Public sector or local government Human Resources preferred
• Required Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of required experience OR seven (7) total years of specialized experience in benefits, workers' compensation, or FMLA.
• Must successfully pass background check

Nice To Haves

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) preferred
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) preferred
• SHRM-Certified Professional (CP) preferred
• SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SCP) preferred
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) preferred
• Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) preferred
• Workers' Compensation Certification preferred
• Other related professional certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Administers employee benefit programs, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability programs, deferred compensation programs, and other employee benefit offerings.
• Coordinates leave administration activities, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Colorado FAMLI, military leave, paid parental leave, sick leave, leave tracking, leave documentation, and return-to-work processes.
• Coordinates workers' compensation activities, including employee communications, injury reporting, claim documentation, return-to-work coordination, modified duty assignments, third-party administrator communications, and departmental support.
• Administers unemployment claims activities, including claim review, documentation preparation, hearing coordination, unemployment responses, appeals support, and communication with applicable agencies.
• Provides employee benefits education and support, including new hire benefits orientation, employee benefits consultations, open enrollment activities, employee communications, and benefits resource development.
• Supports ADA accommodation and interactive process activities by gathering documentation, coordinating meetings, tracking requests, maintaining records, and assisting Human Resources leadership with accommodation administration.
• Maintains employee benefit records, leave records, workers' compensation files, unemployment documentation, and related Human Resources records in accordance with legal requirements and County policies.
• Participates in cross-training activities across Human Resources functions and provides support to other HR operational areas as needed to ensure service continuity, workforce flexibility, employee development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Serves as a liaison with insurance carriers, benefits vendors, healthcare providers, third-party administrators, government agencies, and County departments regarding benefits and leave administration matters.
• Develops and maintains reports, metrics, and administrative records related to benefits utilization, leave administration, workers' compensation claims, unemployment claims, and related programs.
• Assists with benefits audits, compliance reviews, reporting requirements, and process improvement initiatives.
• Supports the One HR Team philosophy by sharing knowledge, participating in cross-functional initiatives, and contributing to department-wide projects and operational support efforts.
• Attends meetings, classes, conferences, and professional development activities as required or requested by supervisor.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned, including filling in for other staff as necessary and/or required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• County Retirement Program
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
• May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level