This position is open to Internal ESD Employees only.
This position will be eligible for telework full-time but may have to come into the office infrequently due to business needs.
We are hiring for multiple full-time permanent positions.
The ideal candidates for the Employer Reporting Specialist (ES Benefits Specialist 3) roles are resourceful detail driven professionals who thrive in a service-oriented environment. They bring a strong understanding of employer obligations within state administered Leave and Care programs and are skilled at translating complex regulations into clear actionable guidance.
Using a solution focused approach they excel at supporting employers elective coverage customers and third-party representatives through escalated issues ensuring each interaction is handled with accuracy empathy and a commitment to public service.
These candidates demonstrate exceptional analytical and investigative abilities enabling them to resolve reporting discrepancies payment issues and unfiled or errored reports with confidence. They are comfortable navigating nuanced situations including potential fraud or noncompliance and can partner effectively with internal teams such as Compliance Fraud to ensure issues are thoroughly researched and appropriately addressed. Their communication style is clear professional and persistent allowing them to engage employers proactively and guide them toward timely and compliant reporting practices.
Beyond day-to-day support these candidates will contribute meaningfully to the evolution of the Employer Services Unit. They are eager to collaborate on special projects refine operational procedures and support the development of rules policies and long-term strategies that strengthen education and enforcement efforts. Adaptable team oriented and committed to continuous improvement they bring both subject matter insight and a forward-thinking mindset to the ongoing success of the Leave and Care programs.
Provide advanced customer service support for employers. This includes:
Contact employers to resolve reporting and payment issues. Tasks include:
Special Projects as Assigned. This includes:
Required equity competencies:
The required experience includes:
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
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Opportunity for All
We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural ethnic racial religious sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women racial and ethnic minorities people with disabilities people over 40 years of age people with religious beliefs veterans or people with military status and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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This recruitment may be used to fill additional agency-wide positions in accordance with Article 4 of the WFSE Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Required Experience:
IC