Leaves and Workers’ Compensation Analyst

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

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About The Position

The Leaves and Workers’ Compensation Analyst provides subject matter expertise and counsels employees and managers on disability, leaves of absence, workers’ compensation, benefit plans, and the use of entitlements under applicable laws and regulations, UC policies, and collective bargaining agreements. The role applies advanced concepts to complex analysis, ensures compliance, and evaluates employee options with significant impact on the University and employees. The analyst administers workers’ compensation benefits for injured employees, authorizes appropriate treatment, and ensures treatment is prompt, adequate, and economical. The role gathers information from employees and supervisors and discusses cases with attorneys, third-party administrators, and others involved in workers’ compensation. The analyst also coordinates workers’ compensation and leave programs and education. The analyst manages employee leave-of-absence cases based on knowledge of job-protected leaves, providing consultation and assistance and coordinating with workers’ compensation, disability management, benefits, and labor and employee relations.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of FMLA, CFRA, PFL, PDL, workers’ compensation, military leave, ERISA, HIPAA, and applicable state and federal laws.
Working knowledge of rules and regulations affecting employee benefit programs.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and safeguard information.
Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and confidently.
Skill and sensitivity in dealing with others, including the ability to handle difficult and complicated issues professionally and with sound judgment.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to build relationships, collaborate, and problem-solve across all levels of the organization.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to provide a high level of service and adapt to shifting priorities.
Knowledge of computer databases and Windows software.
Ability to effectively use case-management software.
Knowledge of California workers’ compensation and disability insurance programs, such as experience administering and counseling on income-replacement insurance plans.
Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience or training.
4–5 years of progressive benefits, workers’ compensation, leave, and/or similar experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of state laws pertaining to SDI and federal laws governing SSDI.
Knowledge of UCI’s organization, UC policies, procedures, and structure.
Knowledge of UCI payroll personnel systems and procedures.
Knowledge of and experience applying UC insurance regulations and medical plans.
Knowledge of UC or UCI collective bargaining agreements.
Training emphasizing workers’ compensation, benefits, payroll, other HR-related services, call or service center experience, or related fields.
PHR/SPHR, SHRM/SHRM-CP, World at Work, or similar credential.
Professional administrative experience in higher education and understanding of an academic environment; University of California professional experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expertise and counsel employees and managers on disability, leaves of absence, workers’ compensation, benefit plans, and entitlements under applicable laws, regulations, UC policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
Apply advanced concepts to complex analysis, ensure compliance, and evaluate employee options with significant scope and impact.
Administer workers’ compensation benefits for injured employees.
Authorize appropriate treatment and ensure it is prompt, adequate, and economical.
Collect information from injured employees and supervisors.
Discuss workers’ compensation cases with attorneys, third-party administrators, and other involved parties.
Coordinate workers’ compensation and leave programs and education.
Manage employee leave-of-absence processes and cases, providing consultation and assistance.
Coordinate leave cases with workers’ compensation, disability management, benefits, and labor and employee relations.