Workers Compensation Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

FLAG’s  mission is to show our contractors & clients the best this industry can offer by upholding our principles of leadership, service, and exceptionalism.

For a Best-in-Class experience, partner with FLAG and allow us to demonstrate how we’re changing the industry, and how we can do the same for you.

We are looking to hire a Risk/Loss Control Administrator  in the city of  Pico Rivera, CA.  This is a Contract  opportunity to join an HR/Benefits Team!

Department: HR/Benefits 

Reports To: Benefits Manager

Schedule: 8am-5pm (Monday - Friday)

Pay Rate: $32/hour

Job Type : 3 Month Contract; Potential to Be Hired on after 90 days

SUMMARY

Under limited supervision, and using independent judgement, is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Workers’ Compensation program including, incident investigation, claims submission and review process, review and recommendation of financial reserves, health clinics, post accident drug screening, and serves as a liaison between USCC Safety Consultant Service and Branch and Manufacturing management.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Controls Workers’ Compensation costs by managing the medical claims process including, but not limited to the following: interface and coordination between the injured worker, his/her supervisor, the insurance carrier and the treating medical facility to facilitate a speedy recovery and return to work; uses discretion to determine and assign transitional duty when appropriate; documentation; claims reviews; daily cost control activities; orders surveillance when appropriate; initiates investigations of accidents and uses independent judgement to make determination of cause; advises and recommends to the Director of Human Resources regarding cash reserve requirements to cover financial exposure.   Communicates all drug screen results as outlined in the Internal Drug Screen Process.  Manages Leave of Absence process. Handles requests for Verifications of Employment.

• Manages health clinic and laboratory vendors including negotiating vendor rates and service, oversight of Chain of Custody, Medical Review Office and overall clinic service. 

• Maintains corporate OSHA logs and ensures that all locations have the required logs and posting.  Generates and provides requested reports and information to governmental agencies.

• Works directly with USCC Safety Consultants to ensure Branch and Manufacturing management stay in compliance.  Reports any/all unresolved compliance issues to the VP of Human Resources.   Develop safety and procedural training as directed.  Provides training to Corporate and Branch personnel on Workers’ Compensation-related topics such as claims reporting, investigation and transitional duty.

• And other duties/projects assigned to meet Company goals/objectives.

• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and safety rules as stated in the Employee Handbook and otherwise posted or communicated.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No direct supervisory responsibilities. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Computer skills including Word, Excel, and HRIS.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

\nCompany Description

A growing food manufacturer seeking an HR professional with strong potential, HR certification required, to join its fast-paced team.

Company Description

A growing food manufacturer seeking an HR professional with strong potential, HR certification required, to join its fast-paced team.