Senior Risk Manager

We are looking for an experienced Senior Risk Manager to support a Milwaukee, Wisconsin organization with strategic oversight of insurance and claims programs. This position focuses on strengthening risk mitigation efforts, guiding benefits-related insurance activities, and ensuring sound administration of workers’ compensation matters. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, vendor management capability, and a deep understanding of insurance coverage, claims handling, and regulatory considerations. Responsibilities: • Lead the evaluation and management of organizational risk related to insurance, employee benefits, and workers’ compensation exposure. • Oversee claim activity from initial reporting through resolution, ensuring timely follow-up, accurate documentation, and effective communication with stakeholders. • Partner with insurance carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators to maintain appropriate coverage and service performance. • Review policies and coverage structures to identify gaps, recommend improvements, and align protection strategies with business needs. • Monitor workers’ compensation cases and support compliant handling in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory standards. • Analyze loss trends, claim outcomes, and cost drivers to inform risk reduction strategies and operational decisions. • Advise leadership on risk-related issues, coverage concerns, and opportunities to strengthen internal controls. • Support the development and refinement of procedures that improve claim administration and overall insurance program effectiveness. • Demonstrated experience managing insurance programs, claims processes, and risk-related initiatives in a senior-level capacity. • Strong knowledge of insurance products, carrier relationships, and coverage evaluation practices. • Hands-on expertise in claim administration, including coordination with internal teams and external providers. • In-depth understanding of workers’ compensation programs and applicable workers’ compensation law. • Ability to assess complex issues, interpret policy language, and make sound recommendations. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across departments. • Proven analytical ability with experience reviewing trends, losses, and program performance data. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.