Human Resources Worker's Compensation Specialist

This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE/8 hours per day position working on the CL-12 (260 days per full school year) schedule, Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. 

This position works within the dynamic, fast-paced, and team-focused department of HR. As the key compliance roles for state federally mandated employer support systems for all staff, this position works closely with the Benefit/Leaves Specialist and with the Human Resources ADA, Benefits and Leaves Administrator. This exciting work supports the HUMAN side of human resources: Supporting staff through the toughest situations, by helping them navigate injury, leave and return documentation. Enjoy rewarding work that makes each day different, and challenging, and opportunities for professional growth and learning.

This position has the following expectations and prerequisite abilities.

1. Present self and 4J in a professional manner including: in oral and written communication, professional disposition when working with others and maintaining professional dress standards. 
2. Ability to effectively communicate, disseminate, and effectuate verbal or written communication and directives to a diverse group of administrators, staff, and the broader district community.  
3. Maintain a high degree of professionalism, integrity, dependability and maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA and adherence to the competent and ethical educator practices. 
4. Promotion of equity and diversity in all settings and processes and a commitment to anti-racists principles. 
5. Maintain compliance with state and federal laws governing all aspects of our agency including ORS, OAR, IDEA, FOIA, and CIPA. 
6. Exceptional prioritization of tasks, timely completion of work assignments, ability to take the initiative and work independently with minimal supervision. 
7. Demonstrates respectful, flexible and effective teambuilding skills of cooperation, communication and active participation. 
8. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directives, find requested data and present in user-friendly formats for internal and public distribution. 
9. Maintain regular attendance at work.  Be punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules. 
10. Ability to lift, carry at least 25 pounds and/or the ability to sit for extended periods of time in a vehicle or work setting.
11. Demonstrated skills in analysis and problem-solving.
12. Ability to discern and identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered qualified as determined by Human Resources. 

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field with 2 years of experience performing human resources support/operational duties; OR
• Associate’s degree in a related field with 3 years of experience performing human resources related duties with increasing responsibility

Experience

• Experience with Federal and State laws involving employee benefits (Such as COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, OFLA, etc.). OR 
• An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in payroll, human resources, benefits or risk management
• Prior Experience working in an educational (K-12) setting
• SHRM-C or pHCLE Certification
• Knowledge and experience with developing and implementing employee benefit and leave programs and human resources information systems, preferably in a large and complex organization.

Upon offer of employment applicants must provide 4J Human Resources  a complete set of official transcripts. We highly suggest that you order a set to have available in the event you are hired.

Upon offer of employment applicants must obtain a fingerprint clearance from the Oregon State Police Department and the FBI through a process authorized by the Eugene School District 4J.  Applicants would be responsible for the one-time fingerprint clearance fee.
An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

The Eugene School District 4J does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law.  If you have any complaints, please contact the HR Department at (541) 790-7670.

It is the District's policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law.  Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility:
 
Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension.
 
Disabled Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicants veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).
 
For veterans' preference to apply, the required military documents must be submitted to the District at the time of application submission.