Workers Comp & Leave Coordinator

Marathon Cheese•Marathon, WI

About The Position

The Worker’s Compensation/Leave of Absence Coordinator will lead all aspects of the workers comp and leave management program across all locations. This person will prepare, send correspondence, enter status updates on files, administer company policy in regards to Worker's Compensation, FMLA, WMLA, Short and Long Term Disability, as well as, provide excellent customer service. The individual will be the company’s subject matter expert with all workers’ compensation and leave of absence cases. Reasonable Accommodations Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.

Requirements

Associates degree required or bachelor’s degree preferred
5+ years of experience including worker’s compensation and leave of absence
Cloud based HCM system experience preferred (UKG)
Ability to process and maintain confidential information
High attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

Administer company policies regarding Leave of absence, and Worker’s Compensation
Knowledge of FMLA, WMLA, Short Term & Long-Term Disability
Partner with insurance carriers
Partner with medical facilities and providers on claims
Process incoming and outgoing correspondence daily
Work directly with employees in a one-on-one setting or over the phone to assist with inquiries about leave questions and policies
Provide leadership to HR teams across the organization with case management updates
Participate in department projects and initiatives in an efficient and positive manner
Ability to stay up to date and follow government regulations around WC/LOA
Partner with legal counsel on an as needed basis.
Ability to multitask between several cases at one time.
Perform other duties as assigned.