Human Resource Analyst/Disability Management Unit

The Human Resource Analyst II (HRA II) works in the Disability Management Unit (DMU) within the Division of Human Resources and ensures high-quality customer service in end-to-end leave of absence and disability case management and serves as the critical communication link between all parties involved in leave of absence and medical disability cases.

The Disability Management Unit implements and administers a program that ensures comprehensive and consistent compliance with federal and state mandates including workers' compensation, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Employee assistance Program (EAP) leave of absences, disability retirements, and job performance and behavior problems in the workplace.

The HRA II proactively communicates with employees, management, and other HR teams, acts as the subject matter expert in FMLA, ADA, Workers' Compensation and leave of absences and ensures that management understands the employer's responsibilities with regard to federal and state leave mandates. The HRA II manages caseloads efficiently, organizes priorities and provides timely intervention to ensure that quality standards for case management are met. The HRA II educates employees and managers regarding the ADA interactive process and acts as the primary contact for both.

The HRA II develops, tracks, and manages documentation, notification, correspondence, and administrative details related to leaves and case management activities. In addition, the incumbent compiles, reviews, and analyzes data for follow-up as required with unit staff as well as for presentation of reports and recommendations to senior leadership. The HRA II also communicates ideas and process improvements regarding current policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will have experience administering leave of absences and disability management programs and must possess extensive knowledge of the state and federal laws concerning disability management and the general principles governing collective bargaining agreements. The successful candidate will possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills with the capacity to communicate across multiple state agencies and levels of management; data-base management skills; the ability to build relationships and establish credibility; the ability to adapt to change; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; possess well-developed critical analysis and decision-making skills.

A Bachelor's degree with a specialization in public administration, human resources management, or a closely related field, with a minimum of three years' experience is required. A Master's degree is preferred. , with an estimated duration of 18-months, that is on-site in Providence, RI and reports to the Deputy Personnel Administrator for Disability Management.

Client Name: RI Department of Administration

Position: Onsite

RTR: Attached