Sr. Workers' Compensation Claims Professional

What To Expect Reporting to the Workers' Compensation Manager, the Sr. Workers’ Compensation Claims Analyst requires an extensive background in claims adjudication and/or risk management with direct experience in the workers’ compensation field. The role involves analyzing data, interpreting medical and legal terminology, organizing conflicting work priorities, and coordinating multiple projects with deadlines. The analyst must work collaboratively with several groups and manage various projects independently and with other teams. What You'll Do Act as main liaison to internal and external stakeholders (the affected employee, claims adjuster, HR, EHS, supervisor, and manager) to ensure an immediate and direct line of communication and action. Manage a catalogue of open workers' compensation claims focused on cost mitigation and liability reduction through medical treatment activity, targeted return-to-work efforts, and ongoing case progression; provide settlement authority within limits. Provide risk-based workers' compensation oversight for day-to-day operations, project management, employee disputes, and claim escalations. Coordinate with dedicated operations teams for information related to accommodation of work restrictions, witness statements, and workplace investigations. Support the internal benefits team with reviewing temporary and permanent disability benefits pertaining to workers' compensation claims, excused and unexcused absences, FMLA exhaustion and denials, short-term disability claims, and long-term disability claims. Conduct interactive processes with employees for disputes based on escalation type; maintain contact with the ADA team for return-to-work concerns, performance issues surrounding occupational injuries, and the alternate job search process for employees with permanent work restrictions. Coordinate with internal counsel for effective management of litigated workers' compensation claims and accompanying employment claims. What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Insurance, Risk Management, or equivalent experience. Minimum of 5 years of experience as an indemnity workers’ compensation claims adjuster with a focus on severe injuries, complex cases, and litigation. Background in risk management and/or workers’ compensation claims management with a large-scale manufacturer or distributor is preferred but not required. An Insurance Education Association (IEA) certificate is desirable. CPCU, ARM, WCCA, WCCP, and/or self-insured license is strongly preferred. Benefits Along with competitive pay, Tesla employees are eligible for the following benefits at day one of hire: Medical plans – plan options with $0 payroll deduction. Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits. Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with $0 paycheck contribution. Company-paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions when enrolled in a high-deductible medical plan with HSA. Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs). 401(k) with employer match, employee stock purchase plans, and other financial benefits. Company-paid basic life and AD&D. Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90-day waiting period). Employee assistance program. Sick and vacation time (flex time for salary positions, accrued hours for hourly positions), and paid holidays. Back-up childcare and parenting support resources. Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance. Weight loss and tobacco cessation programs. Tesla Babies program. Commuter benefits. Employee discounts and perks program. #J-18808-Ljbffr