HR Disability Management Specialist

Job title: HR Disability Management Specialist

Company: Randstad


Job description: This position is responsible for advising and processing of absence and short-term accommodation claims forAssociates (occupational and non-occupational), communicating with the applicable agencies / vendors in a timely manner with regular follow up. Ensures safe and timely return to work by partnering with Management and Operations to establish and monitor return to work plans for routine injury or illness
accommodation needs. This is a hybrid role with 2 days in the office.
Contractual – 4 months with potential to convert to permanent based on performanceAdvantages
Eligible Associates can look forward to:Work with a global company known for its retail operations across the globe.
State-of-the-art amenities at our eco-friendly Home Office.
One-of-a-kind, inclusive culture
Dedicated training and on-the-job resources to enhance your development
Hybrid work scheduleResponsibilities

• Monitor and communicate Company expectations for temporary occupational and non-occupational claims and

short-term accommodations, including related administration, facilitation and record retention with internal and
external partners (i.e. Human Resources departments and i.e. Insurance Carriers / Third Party Providers).

• Demonstrate sensitivity and effectiveness in communicating with ill or injured Associates and Associates with

disabilities.

• Develops appropriate medically-supported return to work plans and short-term accommodations for Associates

with illness/injury and or disability, who can be accommodated within their own occupations and/or when a return
to regular duties is expected in less than three months. Communicates work plans / agreements to ensure a
safe and sustainable return to work for Associates.

• Demonstrates ability to effectively manage competing priorities.
• Provides direction to, seeks counsel from, and works with, other Associates and benefits / third party vendors to

monitor and document cooperation in absence and accommodation cases. Communicate expectations with
Human Resources, Managers and Associates if an Associate is not cooperating with TJX Canada programs.

• Provide guidance and counsel to Associates regarding the claims management program, and escalates to

leadership for complex claims / accommodations.

• Partner with Health & Safety team, Human Resources teams, HR Shared Services team, Store/Field Operations

teams, and Union Representatives, as appropriate.

• Accurately maintain and update in a timely manner the systems database and record retention for all related

claims, in accordance with Company reporting needs and legislative governance.

• Coordinate third party assessments with vendors (i.e. independent medical examinations, functional

abilities/capabilities evaluations, ergonomic assessments, ergonomic job coaching, job site analysis, physical /
cognitive demands profiles etc.) for Associates and their People Leaders, and document the outcomes of those
assessments.Dimensions:
– Manage end to end claims management process, managing an average of 60+ claims at a time
– Collaborates regularly with People Leaders, HR Business Partners, HR Shared Services, Health & Safety,
– Benefits & Well-being departments, and external vendorsQualifications
Minimum one (1) year claims related work experience, with understanding of return to work principles;
preferably within retail and/or distribution/warehouse environment

• Experienced with workers compensation, human rights legislation and/or short and long term disability practices
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills; English/French bilingualism an asset
• Strong problem solving skills including analysis of information to effectively resolve issues and implement

solutions

• Strong organizational skills to prioritize competing tasks and documenting detailed case management files
• Informal influence skills including providing advice and guidance to team members to resolve problems; discuss

and share best practices

• Strong sense of confidentiality; requires discretion and thorough knowledge of the organization’s operations,

procedures and policies

• Must have a valid Driver’s License and access to a vehicle in order to attend off-site meetings and mediations.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, vendor portals, and case management

systemsOnly the candidates with a minimum of 1 year of claims management experience will be considered.SummaryPlease apply online at randstad.ca or email your resume at maaheen.mushtaq@randstad.caRandstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada’s workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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Location: Mississauga, ON

Job date: Sun, 16 Mar 2025 08:28:41 GMT

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