Specialist - Leaves of Absence (LOA) & Workers Comp Programs (Remote Contractor)

Working at Frontier Airlines At Frontier, our mission is to Make Every Flight Count. That mission guides how we support our customers, our people and the operation every day. The Leaves of Absence (LOA) & Workers’ Compensation Specialist The Leaves of Absence (LOA) & Workers’ Compensation Specialist assists in the administration of various Leave of Absence (LOA) programs (e.g. Military, FMLA, Medical, OJI) and Workers’ Compensation program. The Specialist also assists in administration of the company’s Benefits Billing process for employees on Leave of Absence and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. Partners with HR Business Partners to support ADA/Interactive processes. Maintains both manual and automated personnel records, collects and compiles sensitive and confidential statistics and furnishes information to authorized persons and/or agencies. Essential Functions In partnership with others in the Leave of Absence Department, administer and monitor employee leave of absence programs, ensuring that applicable deadlines are met and compliance with relevant rules and regulations. Communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with employees, managers and claims adjusters as needed to effectively process leave requests and associated paperwork (e.g. status updates, return to work information, etc. (65%)) Assist in the processing and monitoring of initial On-the-Job Injury claims. (10%) Assist in administration of Frontier’s Leave of Absence and Workers’ Compensation programs including, but not limited to, covering claims procedures and processing. (10%) Track and answer inquiries for benefit billing process and assist in the administration of the LOA Benefit Billing process as needed. (10%) Support Employee Relations functions by serving as an advisor in the processing of EEOC (and similar claims) and other internal investigations. Provide support related to the in ADA/Interactive processes. (5%) Qualifications Associates Degree in Human Resources required; equivalent combination of business experience and college-level education considered in lieu of degree Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible roles in a corporate setting High school diploma or GED required Professional in Human Resources certification a plus Experience in Workers’ Compensation administration preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Working knowledge of HIPPA, USERRA, and FMLA guidelines Working knowledge of Workers’ Compensation regulations License or certification in Workers’ Compensation preferred Detail-oriented, organized and able to work efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality Strong customer service skills and demonstrated ability to maintain composure under pressure Ability to focus and adaptability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment Intermediate PC skills to meet word processing, spreadsheet, database management and presentation development requirements. Familiarity with the standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the Human Resources functions Ability to synthesize data from multiple sources and exercise effective problem-solving and decision-making skills Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) Willingness and flexibility to work an irregular schedule (i.e. early morning, evening, night or weekend hours) if needed Equipment Operated Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer Work Environment / Remote Work Options This role can be based at our headquarters in Denver, CO or anywhere in the United States via a remote work arrangement (periodic travel to Denver from a Frontier-serviced city required) If remote, you must be able to follow our remote work policies, including ability and comfort level working from home with access to a high-speed internet connection If headquarters-based, typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled Physical Effort Generally, not required. Supervision Received General Supervision: The incumbent performs a variety of routine work within established policies and procedures and receives detailed instructions on new projects and assignments. Positions Supervised None Hourly Wage: $26.00/hr Workplace Policies Frontier Airlines is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Note Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change. 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