HR Specialist

Are you passionate about serving seniors?  Do you want to be part of team that strives to create experiences that celebrate our seniors? 

Clearwater Living is a premier, luxury senior living company in Newport Beach and we are looking for an HR Specialist to join the team!

Clearwater Living associates enjoy great benefits:

• Excellent benefits within 30 days of hire
• 401(k)+generous company match
• Paid Vacation and sick leave
• Exciting opportunities to grow
• Dynamic and fast paced environment
• Culture of people first and service always

The HR Specialist will provide assistance for various aspects of HR functions, with a focus on Workers’ Compensation claims administration and Training systems. The position will also provide backup and assistance for the Payroll team. 

Pay Range: $33-36/hour depending on experience 

**Remote work from home based in Southern CA with the ability to spend time as needed in our Clearwater home office in Newport Beach**

• Using knowledge of workers’ compensation and safety best practices, designs and supports policies, practices and programs that enhance team member safety, reduce injuries and create a culture of safety for all associates.
• Provides consultation to all team members and community management regarding Workers’ Compensation, and Safety matters that could range from risk investigations/dispute resolution to the interpretation of workers’ compensation and safety-related policies and procedures. Consultation may be via phone, email, video conference or in person.
• Administers workers’ compensation programs and assists in developing and implementing new policies and programs.
• Reports all claims to the Workers’ Compensation carrier as soon as an injury is reported by the community.
• Tracks information related to workers compensation claims and reports out to all pertinent parties (Executive Director, Business Office Director, VP of HR, etc.).
• Provides direction and training to community management on claims management issues.
• Follows up with WC Claims adjuster and assists community management in following up to ensure claims are actively managed by carrier.
• Performs file audits and periodic individual reviews of high value claims to ensure claim handling guidelines and best practices are adhered to.
• Develops, implements, and oversees company return to work program.
• Completes OSHA 300 and 300A logs and ensures communities are provided with the appropriate forms to post annually.
• Administers the Relias Learning Management System (LMS).  Oversees functionality, assigns and markets courses, creates courses as necessary, tracks and reports on community, department and individual participation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Provides community support with the Payroll/HRIS system: updating records, login assistance, etc.
• May also perform other Human Resource administrative duties and special projects as needed.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned or required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
• Five to ten years of related experience required
• Familiarity of Workers' Comp process required
• The ideal candidate will be expected to remain current with employment law and familiar with industry regulatory compliance requirements
• Senior Living experience preferred