YRCI is seeking a full-time Sr. Benefits and Workers’ Compensation Specialist to support our client, located in Washinton DC.
Provide technical support for the agency’s Workers’ Compensation Program and Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB), Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) benefits.
Provide guidance and instructions to management and employees on workers’ compensation, processing claims, case management, assembling information, and assisting with the coordination of the return-to-work program.
Respond and maintain electronic case files and prepare data analysis; accurately and thoroughly analyze and respond to questions from employees about their FEHB and be able to advise new, current and separating employees about their benefits.
Administer FEHB, FEGLI and TSP benefits.
Certify all official forms submitted by new, current, and separating employees that establish elections or changes to their FEGLI and TSP benefits.
Conduct clear and concise presentations of detailed information to audiences with varying levels of exposure to Federal benefits programs.
Compute Service Computation Dates (SCD) and military deposits.
Process workers’ compensation claims with the required information for submission to the Department of Labor (DOL) within the required timeframes.
Ensure claims are properly documented and claims coding is correct.
Respond to inquiries from the Agency and DOL staff regarding return-to-work status, restrictions and medical documentation.
Track claims using DOL’s electronic claims tracking system, i.e. Agency Query System (AQS) and Employees’ Compensation & Management Portal (ECOMP).
Use various systems to include Web Time and Attendance (WebTA), National Finance Center (NFC) and EmpowrHR in case management of claims.
Verify timekeeping system reflects the accurate work status of employees and the system contains appropriate codes for claimants.
Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Six (6) Federal HR Benefits and Workers' Compensation operational experience.
Apply and interpret Federal HR laws, policies, and agency-specific operating procedures.
Attention to detail, data quality, and data integrity.
Bachelor's degree required. Degree in HR or a related field preferred.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the government-required security clearance.