About Us:

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

What You'll Do:

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Human Resources (Benefits/Worker's Compensation)
Report In Location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
Work Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
(CURRENTLY HYBRID ELIGIBLE) Will report into the office 3 days a week and telework 2 days a week. Subject to change.

THIS POSITION IS CLASSIFIED AS A HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT SENIOR ANALYST

Serves as Human Resources Coordinator for Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) by coordinating advanced HR subprograms (i.e., Bureau of Worker's Compensation (BWC)):

- Independently make complex determinations &/or recommendations based on thorough analysis of facts regarding BWC claims;

-Provide high-level research, tracking, investigation & information/documentation gathering of workplace injuries, accidents & incidents;

-Review, analyze & process complex BWC claims, to include salary continuation, occupational injury leave, & temporary total compensation;

-Collaborate with claims adjustors, medical providers, & third-party administrators;

-Develop & implement strategies to reduce BWC costs & improve safety programs;

-Monitor & track claim trends, patterns & outcomes to identify areas for improvement & risk mitigation;

-Maintain thorough knowledge of claim settlement & provide recommendations for claim resolution to HR Benefits Manager;

- Develop strategic initiative to manage absenteeism, disability separations & reinstatements to return employees to work timely & in compliance with applicable regulations;

-Create & implement BWC leave tracking & monitoring system;

-Provide work injury educational training for management & employees;

-Formulate process for agency-wide year-end Public Employment Risk Reduction Program (PERP) reports to assure accuracy & compliance with BCW rules & regulations;

-Provide high-level research of BWC regulation changes & policy updates to assure agency compliance;

-Maintain work injury files to guarantee confidentiality while adhering to agency retention requirements.

Performs related administrative duties:

- Operate personal computer to type, log, enter, access &/or generate correspondence &/or various reports;

-Answer telephone & respond to inquiries from department personnel, employees & general public;

-Represent Benefits Unit at meetings &/or trainings;

-Review & recommend changes to forms for compliance with rules & regulations;

-Serve on committees as requested;

-Assist high-level HCM staff or other administrative staff on special projects, reports;

-Perform other duties as assigned.

What's in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Qualifications
3 yrs. exp. in human resources.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in human resources, business or public administration; 12 mos. exp. in human resources.

-Or 1 yr. exp. as Human Capital Management Analyst, 64612.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Human Resources, Benefits
Technical Skills: Human Resources
Professional Skills: Problem Solving, Reasoning, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus