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ISD 622 · 2 months ago

Sr. HR Specialist Leave and Workers Compensation

St Paul, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$85K/yr - $95K/yr

5+ years exp

ISD 622 is an educational institution seeking a Senior Leave of Absence Specialist & Worker's Compensation. The role involves overseeing employee leave programs, managing ADA accommodations, and coordinating workers' compensation claims while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and providing support to employees throughout the leave process.

Education

Responsibilities

Administer and coordinate all leaves of absence, including but not limited to: Federal and state-mandated leaves: FMLA, MPLA (Minnesota Parental Leave Act), pregnancy and parenting leave, military leave, and sick leave

Interpret and apply relevant laws, policies, and collective bargaining agreements to leave cases

Review and process leave requests; communicate leave determinations and options to employees and supervisors

Track leave eligibility, usage, and return-to-work timelines using HRIS and leave management systems

Ensure timely and accurate documentation of all leave activities in compliance with recordkeeping requirements

Manage the ADA interactive process for employees requesting reasonable accommodations

Work with employees, medical providers, legal counsel (when necessary), and district leadership to identify and implement appropriate accommodations

Maintain documentation of requests, determinations, and ongoing accommodations

Serve as the primary HR contact for work-related injuries and illnesses

Coordinate with the district’s workers’ compensation third-party administrator (TPA) to ensure timely claims processing and reporting

Investigate/monitor injury claims and support modified duty or return-to-work plans in alignment with ADA and district policy

Collaborate with site administrators and Risk Management to ensure workplace safety and compliance

Oversees OSHA recordkeeping and reporting, ensuring timely reporting of workplace injuries and illnesses, and assisting with safety audits and compliance reviews

Ensure all leave and accommodation practices are compliant with: Federal law (FMLA, ADA, USERRA), Minnesota laws (MPLA, MN Human Rights Act, MN Workers’ Comp statutes), District policies and union contracts

Partner with Payroll, Benefits, Risk Management, and Legal as needed to ensure accurate compensation, benefits continuation, and legal compliance during leave

Maintain confidentiality of employee health and leave information in compliance with HIPAA and other privacy laws

Respond to employee and supervisor inquiries regarding leave, accommodations, and related procedures

Provide guidance to supervisors, administrators, and HR staff on leave and ADA processes

Assist with policy development and updates related to employee leave and accommodation practices

Stay current with changes to laws, regulations, and best practices

Qualification

Leave administrationADA accommodationsWorkers' compensationFMLA knowledgeHRIS proficiencyAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsAttention to detail