Workers Compensation Specialist Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Worker’s Compensation Specialist State of North Carolina – Dept of Health and Human Services Wake County, NC Job Details Full-time $35,984 – $62,971 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Retirement plan Qualifications Workers’ compensation law Mid-level HRIS Workers’ compensation Human Resources 1 year Associate’s degree Full Job Description Description of Work This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds. •This Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Has Onsite Reporting Located Within Raleigh, NC •The Worker’s Compensation Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the Department of Human Resources (DHR) by administering all worker’s compensation-related claims, benefits, and personnel actions. Acting as a key point of contact, this position provides consultation and guidance to employees and supervisors on the worker’s compensation process and ensures the effective handling of related documentation, compliance, and coordination with vendors such as CorVel. In addition to overseeing worker’s compensation transactions, this position may assist with a variety of other HR operations, including new hire processing, transfers, and promotions. The Specialist acts with a degree of independence and professionalism in providing HR support, maintaining personnel records, and facilitating communication with insurance providers. This role requires a detailed understanding of state and vendor benefits, personnel procedures, and HR compliance requirements.

Key Duties Included:

Serve as the primary administrator for all worker’s compensation claims and associated personnel transactions. Provide consultation and guidance to employees and supervisors regarding the worker’s compensation process. Act as the liaison between employees and the insurance vendor (e.g., CorVel) for claim coordination and benefits management. Maintain and update documentation related to worker’s compensation cases in accordance with state policy and HR best practices. Support processing of HR actions such as new hires, transfers, and promotions, as needed. Ensure compliance with state and federal laws and HR policies governing worker’s compensation and employee benefits. Review, verify, and maintain personnel documents and transactions within designated HR systems. Assist in gathering and analyzing HR data for reporting or review purposes. Provide general HR customer service support, responding to inquiries from staff and the public. Support HR training efforts related to worker’s compensation policies and processes, as appropriate. About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS): The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. About the

DHHS Division of Human Resources:

The DHHS Division of Human Resources is responsible for strategic and tactical human capital management within DHHS including compliance with all federal and state rules and regulations affecting employee relations, recruitment/selection, job evaluation, salary administration, benefits, workers compensation, safety, and core staff development

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.

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https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits. For more information about

DHHS:

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed “eligible” for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed. Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following: Demonstrated experience working with workers compensation vendors (e.g. CorVel, The Hartford, or Sedgewick, etc.) Experience working in a role with worker’s compensation administration duties/ requirements Proven experience working in a Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Benefits System, or related system that requires actions with employee data 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.

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//oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following: Associate’s degree, typically in Human Resources or relevant field from an appropriately accredited institution and one (1) year of experience required or Two (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 (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about

DHHS:

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/. DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered “Positions of Trust” will be subject to a criminal background check. Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

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For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.