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Rice University · 15 hours ago

Workers' Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$0/yr - $70K/yr

2+ years exp

Rice University is a top-ranked institution located in Houston, Texas, seeking a Workers’ Compensation Specialist to join their Total Rewards Team. The role involves managing and administering the university's workers' compensation program, ensuring timely reporting and coordination of claims, while also serving as a resource for benefits-related inquiries.

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Responsibilities

Coordinates and processes workers' compensation claims for the campus

Prepares and compiles workers' compensation data and reports to meet university reporting requirements

Ensures timely claims reporting and documentation accuracy

Manages injury claims in coordination with third-party administrators

Serves as the primary contact for workers' compensation cases, maintaining communication with employees, students, departments, external partners, and other University stakeholders

Guides employees regarding workers' compensation policies, procedures, and benefits

Delivers ongoing education and training to employees, students, supervisors, and managers on workers’ compensation procedures and policies

Stays up to date and knowledgeable on federal, state, and local workers' compensation laws and industry best practices

Applies subject matter expertise in resolving benefit issues at the plan level or at the employee level in a manner that meets the university’s total reward strategy

Takes a new perspective on existing solutions

Represents the highest level, non-managerial, escalation level in resolving employee benefit issues

Participates in compliance reporting and communication development

Participates in the strategy, design, and revision of benefit communications and training materials and HR / Benefits website

Oversees HR and vendor management for assigned caseload

Generates benefit program reports and metrics

Has accountability for processes for assigned areas

Acts as a resource for faculty, staff, and student benefits teams

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Workers' compensation lawsClaims processesRegulatory complianceMulti-state regulationsExcel proficiencyCertified Benefits ProfessionalPHRSHRM-CPCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailConfidentialityCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree

2 or more years of experience in workers' compensation, leave, or benefits administration

Strong knowledge of workers' compensation laws, claims processes, and regulatory compliance

Ability to interpret changes in workers' compensation legislation and regulatory updates, and effectively communicate their impact to campus constituents

Knowledge of multi-state workers' compensation regulations

Proficiency in Excel

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Ability to interpret various health and disability plans

Attention to detail and focus on accuracy

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality

Collaboration both in and out of the department