Workers Compensation Administrator jobs in North Carolina

Description of Work

Anticipated vacancy

Central Regional Hospital is seeking an energetic, forward-thinking, and passionate team player to join our Human Resources Team. We are recruiting for a HR Technician II to function as the Workers' Compensation Administrator. This team member is responsible for the Workers' Compensation program for our facility, working in a consultative manner with employees, management, Employee Health Services, Safety Officers, DHHS Attorney for Workers' Compensation, as well as our Third-Party Administrator. This position performs a variety of complex, confidential programmatic responsibilities to include, but are not limited to the following:

• Partner with our Third-Party Administrator, in coordinating and processing the Workers' Compensation program.
• Ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and attention to detail when calculating and processing all payroll actions, forms, communications, and records per prescribed deadlines.
• Work independently in the administration of the Workers' Compensation Program based in relevant N.C. Workers' Compensation laws and regulations. (G.S. Chapter 97)
• Partner with the DHHS Workers' Compensation Attorney with regards to settlements and legal matters.

This is a full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits package. The normal working hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; however, flexibility is required to meet hospital needs.

About Central Regional Hospital (CRH)
CRH is a State-of-the Art psychiatric hospital located in Butner, NC. Our location is ideal with four seasons, mild temperatures and provides an easy commute to the N.C. mountains or beaches. Butner possesses small town charm but is within 30 minutes of a major metropolitan area including Research Triangle Park, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham, NC. The people we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the hospital. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the hospital to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.

About the Department of Health and Human Services
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.

Compensation and Benefits
The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for State Benefits.

If you enjoy working with people and are seeking a rewarding career in Human Resources, we encourage you to consider this opportunity. Our team is critical to the mission of the hospital. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the hospital to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they clearly possess all of the following:

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate state and federal employment rules related to Human Resources
• Demonstrated knowledge of Benefit programs to provide consultation and guidance to employees
• Proven ability to research, gather, and report data/information
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, monitor, track, and reconcile actions for quality assurance and timeliness
• Demonstrated ability to utilize an HRIS (Human Resources Information System) system and MS Office (i.e., Excel and Word) for reports, tracking and monitoring work activities
• Demonstrated skills to successfully establish and maintain effective, positive, and professional working relationship at all levels

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience with Workers' Compensation
• Experience using Beacon/SAP
• Certification through NC OSHR Qualified Workers’ Compensation Professional Program

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Associates degree, typically in Human Resources or relevant field from an appropriately accredited institution and 1 year of experience required; or 2 years of progressive experience in Human Resources; or equivalent combination or education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The DHHS Division of Human Resources (DHR) follows the State Human Resources Employment of Relatives Policy. Applicants who have relatives or people living in the same household, will not be considered for job vacancies in the DHR at those locations. For a complete definition of immediate family member, please see the State Human Resources Workforce Planning, Recruitment and Selection Policy, Section 2, Page 38.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

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For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-764-7200.