Montgomery County Public Schools
Senior Specialist, Leave and Workers Compensation
Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, Maryland, us, 20849
Senior Specialist, Leave and Workers Compensation
Under general direction, oversees the day to day operations of the Leave Administration Unit in the Employee and Retiree Service Center including administration of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) attendance, leave, and worker’s compensation policies and practices. Supervises and supports specialists in the area of leave and worker’s compensation. Coordinates activities for employees on leave to ensure smooth processing of transactions for time and attendance, benefits, and billing. Serves as resource to the chief operating officer, MCPS principals, administrators, and supervisors on matters relating to leave and worker’s compensation. Promotes quality customer service by analyzing work products and processes and recommending changes to enhance customer service. Trains functional specialists as well as Transaction and Call Center staff in the details of the leave and workers compensation programs to promote excellent customer service. Drafts and coordinates communication programs to employees on leave in support of the collective bargaining agreements. Analyzes and adapts these programs to promote continuing quality improvement, increase the efficiency of the unit, and to recommend changes to the collective bargaining agreements. Uses experience to improve and document processes. Works collaboratively with the Technology, Reporting, and System Support Team (TRSS) to develop relevant, informative, and timely communications that provide employees with key information about attendance, leave, and worker’s compensation. Physical Demands: None. Special Requirements: Position may require weekend and evening work as necessary to perform duties and meet deadlines. Annual leave limited during specified timeframes. The wage range for this position is between $94,287 and $139,069. For information about benefits, please follow the link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view Extensive knowledge of MCPS attendance, leave, and worker’s compensation policies and procedures, and related federal, state, and local laws including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Extensive knowledge of those components of MCAAP/MCEA/SEIU Local 500 negotiated agreements addressing attendance, leave, and worker’s compensation. Thorough knowledge of the Lawson HRIS sufficient to use the system to administer/track attendance, leave, and worker’s compensation. Analytic and problem-solving skills. Excellent coaching and supervisory skills. Demonstrated use of Microsoft Access, Excel and Word, Oracle Discoverer or a similar reporting tool. Aptitude for use of technology to make the work of the team more efficient and effective. Commitment to confidentiality of private information. Excellent organizational ability, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle difficult, emotional customers. Self-motivated and able to meet deadlines. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or a related field. Extensive experience in the implementation/administration of attendance, leave, and worker’s compensation policies and practices in a large public institution. Experience supervising and coordinating staff in leave and worker’s compensation administration, automation of processes, and provision of outstanding customer service. Equal Employment Opportunity
Montgomery County Public Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
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Under general direction, oversees the day to day operations of the Leave Administration Unit in the Employee and Retiree Service Center including administration of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) attendance, leave, and worker’s compensation policies and practices. Supervises and supports specialists in the area of leave and worker’s compensation. Coordinates activities for employees on leave to ensure smooth processing of transactions for time and attendance, benefits, and billing. Serves as resource to the chief operating officer, MCPS principals, administrators, and supervisors on matters relating to leave and worker’s compensation. Promotes quality customer service by analyzing work products and processes and recommending changes to enhance customer service. Trains functional specialists as well as Transaction and Call Center staff in the details of the leave and workers compensation programs to promote excellent customer service. Drafts and coordinates communication programs to employees on leave in support of the collective bargaining agreements. Analyzes and adapts these programs to promote continuing quality improvement, increase the efficiency of the unit, and to recommend changes to the collective bargaining agreements. Uses experience to improve and document processes. Works collaboratively with the Technology, Reporting, and System Support Team (TRSS) to develop relevant, informative, and timely communications that provide employees with key information about attendance, leave, and worker’s compensation. Physical Demands: None. Special Requirements: Position may require weekend and evening work as necessary to perform duties and meet deadlines. Annual leave limited during specified timeframes. The wage range for this position is between $94,287 and $139,069. For information about benefits, please follow the link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view Extensive knowledge of MCPS attendance, leave, and worker’s compensation policies and procedures, and related federal, state, and local laws including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Extensive knowledge of those components of MCAAP/MCEA/SEIU Local 500 negotiated agreements addressing attendance, leave, and worker’s compensation. Thorough knowledge of the Lawson HRIS sufficient to use the system to administer/track attendance, leave, and worker’s compensation. Analytic and problem-solving skills. Excellent coaching and supervisory skills. Demonstrated use of Microsoft Access, Excel and Word, Oracle Discoverer or a similar reporting tool. Aptitude for use of technology to make the work of the team more efficient and effective. Commitment to confidentiality of private information. Excellent organizational ability, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle difficult, emotional customers. Self-motivated and able to meet deadlines. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or a related field. Extensive experience in the implementation/administration of attendance, leave, and worker’s compensation policies and practices in a large public institution. Experience supervising and coordinating staff in leave and worker’s compensation administration, automation of processes, and provision of outstanding customer service. Equal Employment Opportunity
Montgomery County Public Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
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