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Disability Services Manager Requisition ID 2024-52350 Category Human Resources Overview The Manager of Workers Compensation and Leaves Services will be responsible for overseeing and managing the NCH comprehensive Workers Compensation (WC) and Leave of Absence (LOA) programs. This role requires an understanding of the Ohio BWC code, and Federal and State leave laws. Location: Near East Office Building 431 S. 18th Street Columbus, Ohio 43205 Why Nationwide Children's Hospital? The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We're 16,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud. Responsibilities Establishes standards and procedures for all matters related to leave of absence administration (WC/FMLA/ADA/STD/USERRA, etc.) and ensures organizational compliance. Works with the Benefits leader to recommend new or existing policies or procedure changes based on applicable laws, data analysis and company culture. Interprets and administers LOA programs and policies in accordance with applicable federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, USERRA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, etc.) Develop communications to educate managers and employees on leave programs (WC, FMLA, ADA, STD, etc) policies, procedures, and best practices. Cross-collaborates with Employee Health Services, Benefits team, internal and external Legal teams, as needed. Partner with Safety Governance Team to support development of injury reduction initiatives that will reduce the frequency and /or severity of WC claims. In partnership with the TPA, manages WC claim investigations, settlements, and litigation. Analyze claims data and trends to identify areas for improvement and implement proactive measures to enhance outcomes and reduce cost. Develop and track goals for WC & LOA related activities including ensuring the best employee experience, return to work strategies, cost of claims initiatives, and overall performance management of the WC & LOA team objectives. In partnership with the TPA, provides annual reporting of WC claims and leave data to senior management. Manages TPA and vendors to examine the support and enhance the cost-effectiveness of WC and leave programs. Review of statutory leave laws in state, local and municipalities, where NCH has workforce members. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in human resources management, related field, or equivalent experience, required. 5 years of direct worker's compensation experience, extensive knowledge of Ohio WC process/procedures. 3 years of supervis