Workers Compensation Specialist Job at HireBow Services
Job Description:
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:
- 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
- Provide employees with appropriate FMLA documents.
- Work closely with employee’s regarding their FMLA leave and return dates.
- Communicate with payroll regarding employee's status and internal payments and other duties assigned by supervisor.
Requirements:
- 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
- Salary commensurate with experience
Working Conditions:
- 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
- Signing bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Philadelphia, PA 19135: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Employee Workers' Compensation claims: 7 years (Required)
- workers comp documents, accident & incident investigations: 7 years (Required)
- Workers' Compensation Administration mediation & hearings: 7 years (Required)
- Manufacturing environment: 7 years (Required)
- large company (over 1,000 employees): 7 years (Required)
- HRIS system (Kronos experience is desired): 7 years (Required)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office: 7 years (Preferred)
- Salary commensurate: 7 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CWCP (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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