Workers Compensation Specialist

Job description

Position Summary: Workers Compensation Analyst:

Under general direction of the Human Resources Manager, ensures timely processing of employee Workers' Compensation claims; evaluates accident reports to determine accuracy and completeness and to ensure adequate investigation; makes decisions regarding compensability and appropriateness of claims. Assist with compliance of applicable laws and regulations.

Job Duties: Workers Compensation Analyst:

• Communicates and interacts with employees to complete accident investigation and root cause analysis

• Liaison between employee and insurance company

• Report the claim to insurance company and to individual state based on additional requirements

• Administer light duty and return to work employee program by closely working with supervisors and department heads

• Responsible for maintaining all workers comp documents, both accident and incident investigations

• Communicates and interacts with employees, insurance adjusters, medical professionals, and legal advisors

• Assembles facts regarding claims for cases pending litigation; represents the company at Workers' Compensation Administration mediation and formal hearings, and request appropriate level of authority internally to settle claims

• Maintains employee claim files in accordance with appropriate best practices and other company policies

• Works closely with employees making doctor’s appointments with regard to claim and monitoring same

• Coordinates and participates in strategic planning aimed at reducing the incidence of worker's compensation-related injuries through the entire organization

• Prepare and summit Workers Comp documents included but not limited to: wage statements, PDA, Job offer letter, job descriptions

• Responsible for completing, updating, and reporting OSHA logs for all facilities to BLS and OSHA

• Occasional travel to Baltimore, MD plant

• Provide employees with appropriate FMLA documents

• Work closely with employee’s regarding their FMLA leave and return dates

• Communicate with payroll regarding employees status and internal payments

• And other duties assigned by supervisor

Requirements: Workers Compensation Analyst:

• A CWCP certification is desired

• 5-7 years’ work experience required

• Ability to multitask and to be a self-starter. Must have a strong sense of urgency

• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred

• Experience in a large company (over 1,000 employees) is preferred

• Past experience with an HRIS system (Kronos experience is desired)

• Ability to speak Spanish or another language other than English is preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Safety knowledge preferred

Working Conditions: Workers Compensation Analyst:

• Working in union environment with a diverse workforce

• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects, standing and/or walking for extended periods of times during busy hours

• Occasionally required to work in wet and cold environment

Onsite Personnel is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce in an inclusive culture environment. Onsite Personnel does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

• Day shift

• Monday to Friday