United Airlines · 2 days ago
Staff Representative - Workers' Compensation, Transitional Duty (Onsite)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$66K/yr - $87K/yr
1+ years expUnited Airlines is a leading airline committed to safety and customer service. The Staff Representative – Workers’ Compensation Transitional Duty is responsible for conducting vocational evaluations and managing the Transitional Duty program, ensuring effective placement of employees in temporary positions while overseeing compliance with safety and health regulations.
HospitalityIn-Flight EntertainmentService IndustryTransportationTravel
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assesses employee/patient aptitudes, interests, abilities and limitations using position descriptions, medical orders, real and or simulated work tasks and observations
Administers records, interprets and reports on accumulative work-evaluation data
Responsible for the distribution in changes of workloads, hours, salary adjustments and evaluation of employees without prejudice
Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting WC&MP’s functions, monitors exposure of the company, directs the preparation of information requested or required for compliance, approves all information submitted
Assists/places employees on occupational injury (OJI) into TD positions
Record and track all OJI injuries where an employee is not returned to full duty status
Liaison between claims administrator and Continental work groups in placement of employee, status and return to full duty
Serves as Regional contact providing field support for various assigned outstations
Protects interests of the employees and the company in accordance with company Human Resources policies and governmental laws and regulations
Prepares monthly evaluation reports, interprets and case-recording documents
Assists departments, divisions and individuals in gaining insight into their roles in establishing vocational/transitional duty plans or assignments
Responsible for compiling statistical information and ancillary services to demonstrate appropriate placement, trends and achievements to business partners as assigned or requested
Formulates and recommends TD policies and objectives for respective areas
Participates in department, division, and individual evaluations and team meetings
Provides training to Hub Business office and outstation managers / supervisors
Supervises and monitors the release of confidential information in accordance with rules and regulations, federal regulations and state statues of privileged information for request from outside agencies or third party administers
Assist with organizational planning that evaluates structure, job design and manpower forecasting when and where appropriate. Evaluates plans and changes plans when needed via recommendations to senior leadership
Travels 15% of the time
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree, High school diploma, or GED
Experience with Workers' Compensation injury management, Absence Management and/or Transitional Duty
1+ years prior experience leading others, preferably in some TD or work hardening program/system
Affiliations with successful companies who practice effective WC&MC programs and Transitional Duty management
Generalist background with broad knowledge of employment, compensation, organizational planning, employee relations, training and development, well-developed administrative skills, strong management and leadership skills
Working knowledge of the workers' Compensation Act, applicable state/federal statutes and regulations
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Accident & disability
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Commuter
Paid holidays
Paid time off
401(k)
Flight privileges
Company
United Airlines
United Airlines is an aviation company that provides information on reservations, bookings, and travel services online.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2006-01-25IPO
Leadership Team
Mike Leskinen
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Deneen DeFiore
Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer
Recent News
2026-02-07
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