Worker's Compensation Specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Worker's Compensation Specialist for a contract/temporary opportunity in Sunnyvale, CA within the government and public sector. This role is ideal for a Human Resources professional with strong workers' compensation claims experience, leave administration knowledge, and the ability to coordinate effectively with employees, managers, attorneys, third-party administrators, and internal stakeholders.

This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a mission-focused public sector environment where professionalism, collaboration, employee support, and process improvement are valued. The Worker's Compensation Specialist will help ensure claims are handled accurately, employees are supported through the process, and HR programs remain aligned with applicable requirements. Candidates who enjoy a structured HR environment with supportive leadership, cross-functional teamwork, and meaningful employee service will be well aligned with this role.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist with the development, coordination, and administration of the workers' compensation program, including claims review, case coordination, and program support.
- Interpret and apply laws, policies, procedures, and best practices to support effective workers' compensation claims processing and compliance.
- Serve as a liaison between injured workers, departments, third-party administrators, attorneys, managers, and other stakeholders.
- Participate in claims investigations, coordinate case management activities, and support the interactive process with injured employees.
- Administer FMLA, CFRA, short-term disability, and long-term disability programs while ensuring legal and procedural compliance.
- Prepare reports, analyze HR data, support safety-related initiatives, and assist with administrative projects related to personnel programs.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay range: $52 to $67 per hour.
- Job type: Contract/Temporary.
- Location: Sunnyvale, CA.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Support workers' compensation claims administration, case coordination, and program compliance.
- Coordinate with employees, managers, third-party administrators, attorneys, and HR stakeholders.
- Administer leave programs including FMLA, CFRA, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
- Prepare reports, analyze claims or HR data, and support workers' compensation process improvement.

- 6 to 10 years of relevant Human Resources experience, preferably with a strong focus on workers' compensation.
- Strong knowledge of workers' compensation claims processes, leave administration, and related compliance requirements.
- Experience interpreting and applying HR policies, procedures, laws, and regulations in a structured professional environment.
- Ability to manage sensitive employee matters with confidentiality, professionalism, and sound judgment.
- Strong communication, documentation, organization, and follow-up skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, external partners, and multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience supporting workers' compensation programs in a government, public sector, or highly regulated environment.
- Knowledge of California workers' compensation practices and employee leave regulations.
- Experience working with third-party administrators, attorneys, risk management teams, and safety stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to prepare reports, identify trends, and recommend process improvements.