LOA & Workers’ Compensation Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced LOA & Workers’ Compensation Specialist to join a growing team in Kearny Mesa, San Diego. This role will be responsible for managing leave of absence and workers’ compensation processes while ensuring compliance with federal and California employment laws. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable handling sensitive employee information while working closely with employees, managers, insurance carriers, and HR leadership.

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.
Responsibilities:Manage the full leave of absence process, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and other applicable leavesCoordinate workers’ compensation claims from initial reporting through return to workCommunicate with employees, managers, medical providers, and insurance carriers regarding leave and claimsMaintain accurate and confidential employee records and documentationTrack leave timelines, medical certifications, restrictions, and return-to-work datesEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local leave and workers’ compensation regulationsPartner with HR leadership on accommodations, modified duty, and employee relations mattersPrepare reports and maintain accurate records related to leave and workers’ compensation cases
Qualifications:2+ years of experience managing LOA and/or workers’ compensationStrong knowledge of FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and California employment regulationsExcellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skillsAbility to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretionStrong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
Assignment Details:Contract to hire roleOnsiteLocated in Kearny Mesa, San DiegoCompensation: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour DOE
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