HR Compliance Specialist - HR Dept

Fuyao Glass America • Moraine, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The HR Compliance Specialist administers Workers' Compensation, employee leave, I-9/E-Verify, and other HR compliance programs, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and company requirements. The role manages Workers' Compensation claims from injury through resolution; partners with EHS, Operations, attorneys, third-party administrators, clinic staff, and internal departments; administers leave programs; and manages the Transitional Return-to-Work Program. The specialist also develops and delivers training, oversees employment authorization verification and I-9 record retention, and supports employees with leave-related questions.

The position requires Workers' Compensation claim-management experience and knowledge of leave regulations, including Workers' Compensation, FMLA, ADA, and unemployment. The employee works in a bright, clean, well-ventilated office building and may occasionally enter a large production facility. The role includes extended periods standing or sitting and viewing a computer monitor, with occasional exposure to extreme heat. Safety glasses and steel-toed work shoes are required.

Requirements

• Experience working in Workers' Compensation claim management and a thorough understanding of Workers' Compensation principles.
• Experience creating and maintaining initiatives, identifying trends and solutions, building partnerships, and managing projects.
• Experience processing and tracking leave types such as Workers' Compensation, sick leave, vacation, personal leave, FMLA, and ADA.
• Understanding of leave-of-absence regulations, including Workers' Compensation, FMLA, ADA, and unemployment, and their requirements.
• Familiarity with software used to track and manage employee leave.
• Ability to ensure adherence to company leave policies and federal and state regulations.
• Associate degree or higher; three years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to read and understand documents such as safety rules and operating and maintenance instructions, and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, engineers, leadership, and customers.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and handle a variety of variables.
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with manufacturing software.
• Proficiency in the employer's HRIS or benefits administration software and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex leave information clearly to employees.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, sound decision-making, and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods, occasionally walk within a large production facility, and view a computer monitor for extended periods.
• Must use safety glasses and steel-toed work shoes.

Responsibilities

• Manage Workers' Compensation claims from injury through resolution, including investigations, documentation, settlement coordination, and record maintenance.
• Partner with EHS and Operations to investigate workplace incidents, implement corrective actions, and reduce workplace injuries.
• Coordinate with attorneys, third-party administrators, onsite clinic staff, and internal departments to support timely claim resolution and compliance.
• Administer employee leave programs by monitoring leave balances, verifying eligibility, maintaining records, and responding to employee inquiries.
• Manage and continuously improve the Transitional Return-to-Work Program.
• Develop and deliver training on Workers' Compensation, return-to-work, leave management, accident reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Manage I-9 and E-Verify processes, review employment authorization documents, and escalate questionable documentation in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.
• Maintain I-9 records according to federal retention requirements and securely dispose of documents when retention periods expire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree