Principal Human Resources Specialist (Workers' Compensation)(Hybrid)
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, Hartford, CT, United States
Principal Human Resources Specialist (Workers' Compensation) – Hybrid, Hartford, CT
Overview
The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), is seeking two Principal Human Resources Specialist positions to serve as Workers’ Compensation Pod Leaders within the centralized Human Resources Workers’ Compensation Program. These roles provide operational leadership for a high‑volume, complex caseload across multiple agencies.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a Workers’ Compensation team and manage end‑to‑end employee injury claim handling.
Provide guidance, oversight, and technical expertise to ensure timely, compliant claim processing.
Coordinate with the State’s Third‑Party Administrator and promote effective return‑to‑work practices.
Ensure statutory compliance and accurate execution of Workers’ Compensation operations statewide.
Communicate with labor and agency partners to maintain cooperative relationships.
Prepare and review reports, manuals, and correspondence related to the program.
Lead the processing of workers’ compensation claims and related duties.
Required Qualifications
Eight (8) years of professional experience in human resources management or related fields.
At least one (1) year at the full working level in HR management, equal opportunity, or labor relations.
Experience supervising and leading a team to meet goals.
Knowledge of HR management principles, state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and collective‑bargaining agreements.
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and conflict‑resolution skills.
Ability to supervise, plan strategically, and apply innovative solutions to organizational problems.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience interpreting statutes or regulations to make Workers’ Compensation case‑management recommendations.
Experience leading coordination with stakeholders to resolve Workers’ Compensation issues.
Experience analyzing workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall performance.
Experience training staff on Workers’ Compensation processes.
Experience using Workers’ Compensation data or trend analysis to inform operational decisions.
Additional Requirements
Incumbents may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
Incumbents may be required to travel.
Legal Statement
The State of Connecticut is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Applications may be considered for future vacancies. The position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules. Candidates offered and accepting a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees.
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Overview
The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), is seeking two Principal Human Resources Specialist positions to serve as Workers’ Compensation Pod Leaders within the centralized Human Resources Workers’ Compensation Program. These roles provide operational leadership for a high‑volume, complex caseload across multiple agencies.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a Workers’ Compensation team and manage end‑to‑end employee injury claim handling.
Provide guidance, oversight, and technical expertise to ensure timely, compliant claim processing.
Coordinate with the State’s Third‑Party Administrator and promote effective return‑to‑work practices.
Ensure statutory compliance and accurate execution of Workers’ Compensation operations statewide.
Communicate with labor and agency partners to maintain cooperative relationships.
Prepare and review reports, manuals, and correspondence related to the program.
Lead the processing of workers’ compensation claims and related duties.
Required Qualifications
Eight (8) years of professional experience in human resources management or related fields.
At least one (1) year at the full working level in HR management, equal opportunity, or labor relations.
Experience supervising and leading a team to meet goals.
Knowledge of HR management principles, state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and collective‑bargaining agreements.
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and conflict‑resolution skills.
Ability to supervise, plan strategically, and apply innovative solutions to organizational problems.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience interpreting statutes or regulations to make Workers’ Compensation case‑management recommendations.
Experience leading coordination with stakeholders to resolve Workers’ Compensation issues.
Experience analyzing workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall performance.
Experience training staff on Workers’ Compensation processes.
Experience using Workers’ Compensation data or trend analysis to inform operational decisions.
Additional Requirements
Incumbents may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
Incumbents may be required to travel.
Legal Statement
The State of Connecticut is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Applications may be considered for future vacancies. The position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules. Candidates offered and accepting a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees.
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