Human Resources Analyst - Workers Compensation, Leave, And Benefits Administration

The City of Everett is accepting applications on an open/competitive basis for the position of Human Resources Analystwith an emphasis in Workers Compensation, Leave, Benefits and Administration.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Director or Manager, perform professional level work in the Human Resources Department. Responsibilities include the planning, development and administration of the City's self-funded and administered Workers Compensation, leave, and Benefits programs in compliance with all related federal, state and city laws, regulations, policies, contracts and procedures. Duties involve exercising considerable initiative, judgment, and independent decision making based on experience and knowledge of departmental policy and operations. The work is reviewed by observation and through evaluations of reports, projects, and customer feedback. The work in this class may involve the indirect supervision of other staff members.

Why Everett?

Working for City government is personally rewarding for those looking to make an impact at the community level. As an employer, we advocate for employee professional growth, and value work-life balance.

The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged job candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.

The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information on benefits for this position, click here: Appointive Benefits.

Job Responsibilities:

• Originate new Workers Compensations claims, follow up to ensure claims are filed in a timely manner, pursue additional information, work with third party administrator (TPA) in administering claims.
• Administer existing claims files; keep notes on contacts and work with claimants, doctors, attorneys and TPA to return claimants to work, to pursue adjudication of claims, and to coordinate reasonable accommodations.
• Coordinate Workers Compensation payroll, self-administered WPFML, FMLA, and sick leave and other applicable supplements, and DRS retirement credits.
• Consult, advise, and train managers, supervisors and employees on state laws and city policy regarding Workers Compensation issues; assist in the application of Workers Compensation and light duty practices and policies to ensure compliance with L&I rules.
• Collect and analyze data to assist in resolution of grievance and arbitration issues, litigation and discriminations claims. Provide coordination of and assistance on departmental projects such as labor issues, discriminations complaints, personnel analysis, etc.
• Administer all leave and benefit policies and procedures and maintain employee insurance records; perform technical functions associated with benefits policies and procedures and insurance for employees and dependents, such as eligibility determination, benefit calculations, etc.
• Administer and coordinate leave programs, including WPSL, self-administered WPFML, FMLA, and shared leave.
• Counsel employees on all areas of employee Workers Compensation, leave, and Benefits related personnel policies.
• Plan, implement, and provide employee education and training programs for all areas of the city's leave and Benefits programs.
• Assist employees with benefit program enrollment by distributing materials and assuring accurate form completion and communication of information to payroll; troubleshoot claim service problems for employees as necessary. Answer employee and supervisor/department questions regarding Benefits Administration and other policies and procedures. Prepare and present benefits training modules.
• Prepare and maintain routine monthly billings and internal and external updates to the employee benefit records.
• Research and respond to employee inquiries related to benefits, including but not limited to medical and dental insurance, deferred compensation, retirement, flexible benefits, and COBRA.
• Interpret plan coverage and eligibility provisions and act as liaison between the city's third party administrator (TPA) and the city regarding employee benefit programs.
• Advise department directors and supervisors concerning a variety of personnel matters relating to Workers Compensation, leave, and Benefits.
• May participate in hiring processes, including the development of classifications, administration of Civil Service recruitment processes, and interviews.
• Perform related work and special projects as assigned.

For a full description of this position, please see the class specification on the City's website.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A combination of education and related experience may substitute for education requirements.

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration or a related field and
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Human Resources including experience in at least one of the following areas: Workers Compensation, Leave, and/or Benefits Administration.
• Certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) desirable.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

All interested applicants are required to submit:

• City of Everett online employment application
• Resume (not to exceed two pages)

Candidates will be contacted throughout this process via email and should periodically check their spam folders for messages filtered by their email providers.

PROCEDURES/DEADLINE

Application materials may be accessed via http://www.everettwa.gov/careers. Completed applications must be submitted through the City's online application system. INCOMPLETE, FAXED, OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Filing Opens: 11/21/2023

Open Until Filled