Leave of Absence Administration Consultant - Remote

Overview

The Leave and Workers Compensation Consultant (Remote) serves as the subject matter expert on MCW’s leave of absence and workers' compensation policies and programs and is the primary point of contact for its employees, vendors, and business partners in connection with the execution and administration of these policies and programs. All remote work must be performed within one of the MCW registered payroll states, which currently includes: WI, AZ, FL, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, TN, TX, UT, GA, and DE.

• Counsel employees regarding leaves of absence, including leave policies, coordinate paperwork, tracking and change updates. Educate employees regarding benefits and pay continuation and assist with the employee return to work process or separation, if applicable.
• Coordinate and administer all employee leave programs, including, but not limited to, FMLA, Non-FMLA Medical, personal, military, and Workers' Compensation, etc.
• Utilize the Leave of Absence module within our time and attendance system to review and approve leave type, eligibility, duration, employee documentation submission deadlines and monitor the maximum duration of leave within policy guidelines and applicable federal, state, local and workers' compensation laws.
• Advise employees and managers regarding workers' compensation, including, but not limited to, the claim process, decision-making process, reporting requirements, modified duty, lost time management, benefit payments, and return to work process.
• Communicate with the claims adjuster, sharing information to ensure appropriate handling of each claim.
• Serve as the liaison between all parties involved in the claim, such as the employee, management, payroll, human resources, and health plan claims administrator.
• Manage Internal Occupational Health (IOH) relationship, contract and service expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with Federal and State leave regulations and best practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with workers' compensation, modified duty rules, regulations, and best practices.
• Thorough understanding of federal and state laws regarding access for individuals with disabilities and accommodations under FMLA and ADA.
• Ability to empathize and effectively communicate (written and orally) with a variety of personalities about sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience with Workday.

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum Required

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum

Required Experience:

Minimum of two years of experience in Human Resources with demonstrated experience in either leave management or workers’ compensation. Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Preferred Experience: Experience in Human Resources with demonstrated experience in both leave management or workers’ compensation. 5 years’ experience.

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Salary Target salary range for this position is between $64,300.00 and $81,400.00 annually. The final offered salary will depend on the applicant’s education, experience, skills, and knowledge, as well as considerations of internal equity and market alignment.

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as:
  Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a brief overview of our benefits see:
Benefits Overview

For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers

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