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Human Resources Specialist Leave at City of Charlotte Charlotte, VT

Itlearn360, Charlotte, VT, United States


Human Resources Specialist – Leave job at City of Charlotte. Charlotte, VT.

Date Opened: Friday November 00 AM

Close Date: Monday December 00 AM

Department: Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Police Department

Salary: $24.00 – $29.81 (Commensurate with Experience)

SUMMARY
HR specialists manage various human resources functions. They help set up company policies, maintain employee records, prepare compensation packages, train staff, and ensure a healthy and secure work environment. The role identifies areas for improvement to increase organizational productivity, engagement, and value, and interfaces with leaders to identify staffing needs.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison between employees, supervisors, and leadership on leave matters.

Act as subject‑matter expert for leaves of absence, workers’ compensation claims, and military leaves, facilitating and coordinating all aspects of return to work.

Interpret and coordinate leave programs and policies in accordance with federal and state laws (FMLA, ADA, USERRA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, Short Term Disability, etc.) and workers’ compensation laws.

Primary point of contact for each injured employee during their workers’ compensation claim.

Coordinate with injured employee and workers’ compensation adjuster, following up as needed to ensure the claim proceeds correctly.

Work closely with the FMLA coordinator to ensure all required medical documentation is submitted for timely review.

Maintain employee leave information in databases and perform tasks to ensure accuracy of leave files.

Produce and manage reporting metrics and analytics for all leave and workers’ compensation cases; present reports as requested.

Facilitate periodic reviews and revisions of CMPD leave policies/procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Prepare, analyze, and manage reports and metrics for all FMLA/LOA cases on a monthly/quarterly basis; communicate trends to the Administrative Officer IV.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and accurate processing of WC claims.

Assist with timely coordination of appropriate medical treatment with carrier claim handlers and medical case managers.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Graduate or equivalent with one (1) year of related experience.

OR Associate’s Degree.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Understanding of HR policies, employment law, and best practices related to employee leave administration.

Demonstrated experience managing end‑to‑end leave cases including eligibility determinations, documentation review, compliance tracking, and employee/manager communication.

Ability to handle complex ADA interactive processes, coordinate medical leave accommodations, and address employee concerns or leave‑related grievances with professionalism and accuracy.

Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and data interpretation skills.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to manage sensitive issues with tact and professionalism.

Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced high‑volume environment.

High attention to detail, confidentiality, and commitment to service excellence.

ADA and Other Requirements

Positions in this class typically require grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Physical Requirements

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, climbing, or walking for extended periods of time.

Light to moderate lifting and carrying; some crouching, stooping, squatting, crawling, reaching, pushing, and pulling when performing tasks.

Ability to see, hear, and communicate information effectively.

Sensory Requirements

Concentrated and attentive use of one or more senses for proofreading data entry, tabulating data.

Ability to operate in an environment with frequent interruptions from people or noises that may cause stress, fatigue, or strain.

Comprehend written information in work‑related documents.

Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech.

Working Conditions

Work performed in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions and frequent exposure to computer screens, files, and phone.

Conditions of Employment
The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidates applying for any position. This includes reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction records, credit history (if applicable), sex offender registry, and motor vehicle records. Background checks must comply with federal and state statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Final candidates must pass a pre‑employment drug‑screening test and physical examination. Candidates may be asked to take a skills test or participate in other assessments during the selection process.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

The City of Charlotte is a drug‑ and alcohol‑free workplace.

Benefits
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

Required Experience: IC

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