LOA & Workers' Compensation Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced LOA & Workers' Compensation Specialist to join a growing team in Kearny Mesa, San Diego. This role will be responsible for managing leave of absence and workers' compensation processes while ensuring compliance with federal and California employment laws. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable handling sensitive employee information while working closely with employees, managers, insurance carriers, and HR leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full leave of absence process, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and other applicable leaves

• Coordinate workers' compensation claims from initial reporting through return to work

• Communicate with employees, managers, medical providers, and insurance carriers regarding leave and claims

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and documentation

• Track leave timelines, medical certifications, restrictions, and return-to-work dates

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave and workers' compensation regulations

• Partner with HR leadership on accommodations, modified duty, and employee relations matters

• Prepare reports and maintain accurate records related to leave and workers' compensation cases

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience managing LOA and/or workers' compensation

• Strong knowledge of FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and California employment regulations

• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously

Assignment Details:

• Contract to hire role

• Onsite

• Located in Kearny Mesa, San Diego

• Compensation: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour DOE

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please apply now - we are conducting interviews immediately!

Pay Details: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour

Search managed by: Ciara Norton

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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