Leave Management Specialist

Leave Management Specialist

Department: The Office of Human Resources - 170100

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a four year college or university; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions. Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essentialfunctions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all positions.

License/Certification Required

Essential Job Functions

Administer all aspects of Worker's Compensation and leave management for a self-insured university by reviewing, analyzing, and reporting all work-related accidents and injuries; determining liability, and monitoring medical treatment and payment of benefits. This position evaluates program needs and consults with the NC Industrial Commission, the NC Office of State Human Resources, third-party workers' compensation administrators, medical providers, campus personnel, and other agencies.

Other Duties include:

• Write and implement policies for the return to work program
• Coordinate the return to work program with departmental supervisors and appropriate university departments
• Conduct Worker's Compensation training
• Interpret applicable policies, general statutes, and court rulings, review, and assist in the preparation of written correspondence, such as interrogatories
• Process claims
• Prepare all regulatory reports required of Workers' Compensation programs
• Manage the Family Medical Leave and Voluntary Shared Leave programs of the university and handle all return-to-work certifications
• Monitor and track all leave taken under Family Medical Leave, including intermittent medical leave
• Manages the Disability Income Plan of NC and determines Employee eligibility to participate in these plans
• Communicates with employees, doctors, and providers to receive and evaluate monthly medical certifications, prepares monthly pay, and transmits to payroll for individuals approved for STD benefits
• Complete and submit all regulatory reports associated with these leave programs
• Provide guidance to employees and supervisors during leave absences and consult with employees and supervisors when re-entering the workforce after leave entitlements have been exhausted or return-to-work certifications have been obtained.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

Knowledge of North Carolina Workers' Compensation laws, knowledge of Federal Medical Leave Act laws, and a knowledge of the North Carolina Voluntary Shared Leave Program. Must be able to collaborate collectively and positively with individuals internal and external to the University. Must possess strong communication skills as well as strong attention to detail as it pertains to State and Federal laws. Must have the ability and skills to articulate and collect witness statements and evaluate medical information as it relates to all State approved leave programs such as Workers' Comp, Family Medical Leave, Disability and Shared Leave.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Schedule/Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $45,230 - $51,026

Closing Date: 4/26/2026