HR Manager – Leave Management, Worker’s Compensation & Occupational Health

Responsibilities

• Manage all employee leave programs, including medical, family, disability, and statutory leaves (e.g., FMLA, parental leave, sick leave, and accommodations).
• Ensure accurate tracking, documentation, and reporting of leave usage.
• Serve as subject matter expert on leave policies, eligibility, and compliance requirements.
• Advise managers and employees on leave-related issues with empathy and confidentiality.
• Cook up coordination return-to-work and reasonable accommodation processes.
• Oversee the end-to-end workers’ compensation process, including injury reporting, claim management, and case resolution.
• Act as primary liaison with insurance carriers, third-party administrators, legal counsel, and medical providers.
• Monitor claim trends, costs, and outcomes; implement strategies to reduce claims and associated expenses.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Support modified duty and return-to-work programs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain occupational health and safety programs aligned with regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA or local equivalents).
• Partner with operations and leadership to identify workplace hazards and implement preventative measures.
• Cook up health screenings, wellness initiatives, and occupational medical services as required.
• Lead investigations into workplace incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Promote a culture of safety, health, and wellbeing across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment, health, and safety laws and regulations.
• Develop, review, and update HR policies related to leave, safety, and employee health.
• Prepare documentation and support audits, inspections, or regulatory inquiries.
• Partner with HR colleagues, managers, and executives to align programs with business needs.
• Provide training and guidance to leaders on leave management, injury prevention, and employee wellbeing.
• Use data and metrics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Occupational Health, or a related field. 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with direct responsibility for leave management and workers’ compensation. Additional experience may be accepted in lieu of bachelor’s degree.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, leave regulations, and occupational health and safety standards.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Preferred: HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or equivalent).
• Experience managing occupational health or safety programs in a regulated environment.
• Experience working with HRIS, claims management systems, and data reporting tools.

Key Competencies

• Regulatory compliance
• Risk management
• Employee advocacy and wellbeing
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making
• Collaboration and stakeholder management

Pay

The pay range for this position is $87,966.94 to $144,976.21 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.