Safety & Workers Compensation Specialist

Essential Functions

• Plans, organizes, and administers the company’s Workers’ Compensation Program, including reviewing and processing claims.
• Responds to inquiries and provides technical information concerning related laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Interacts with physicians, attorneys, employees, and management staff to ensure quality care and appropriate return to work.
• Stays informed about trends and innovations in workers’ compensation administration and keeps current on regulatory issues at the State and Federal levels.
• Performs administrative duties related to safety and workers’ compensation, including processing accident reports and ensuring corrective actions are completed.
• Maintains workers’ compensation files, accident reports, OSHA logs, and other state and federal recordkeeping as required.
• Ensures compliance with powered vehicle training.
• Leads the SAFE Council to promote health and safety initiatives.
• Assists in safety-related functions such as safety inspections, ergonomic evaluations, and evaluating corrective actions to prevent injuries and illness.
• Supports the implementation and maintenance of company safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Tracks and analyzes safety metrics, trends, and leading indicators.
• Affords support for program-related safety training as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with tact, diplomacy, and assertiveness.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as required.
• Willingness to address difficult and stressful situations with confidence and professionalism.
• Ability to speak in front of large groups.
• Knowledge and experience with complex regulations and ability to apply them in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proven experience with analytical abilities.
• Knowledge and experience with Workers’ Compensation benefit system preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with safety preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, Business, or related field preferred.
• Must be able to prioritize tasks and work on multiple projects with tight deadlines.