Workers' Compensation Manager

Position Summary The Workers’ Compensation Manager will lead and oversee Virginia Transformer’s workers’ compensation program across multiple manufacturing, service, and corporate locations. This role is responsible for managing all workers’ compensation claims , partnering with insurance carriers and third-party administrators (TPAs) , ensuring regulatory compliance , reducing claim costs, supporting return-to-work initiatives , and driving continuous improvement in workplace injury management. The ideal candidate will bring 5–10+ years of workers’ compensation, claims management, or risk management experience within a manufacturing, industrial, construction, energy, utility, or heavy manufacturing environment . Key Responsibilities Lead and administer the company’s workers’ compensation program from claim initiation through resolution. Serve as the primary point of contact for employees, supervisors, insurance carriers, attorneys, medical providers, and third-party administrators. Manage complex and high-exposure workers’ compensation claims and litigation matters. Partner with Safety, HR, Operations, and executive leadership to reduce injury frequency and severity. Develop and oversee return-to-work and modified duty programs to support employee recovery and reduce lost-time claims. Monitor claim reserves, settlement activity, and claim trends to control costs and improve outcomes. Conduct regular claim reviews with insurance carriers and TPAs to ensure timely and effective claim management. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local workers’ compensation regulations. Analyze injury and claims data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for process improvement. Develop metrics, dashboards, and executive-level reporting related to workers’ compensation performance. Support OSHA reporting requirements and coordinate with Safety teams on incident investigations. Provide training and guidance to managers regarding injury reporting, claim management, and return-to-work procedures. Participate in insurance renewal processes and risk management initiatives. Qualifications Experience 5–10+ years of progressive workers’ compensation, claims management, risk management, or employee relations experience. Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, construction, energy, utility, or heavy industrial operations strongly preferred. Experience managing relationships with insurance carriers, TPAs, medical providers, and legal counsel. Demonstrated success in reducing claim costs, improving claim outcomes, and supporting return-to-work programs. Skills Strong knowledge of workers’ compensation regulations and claims administration. Working knowledge of OSHA reporting and workplace injury management. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee matters. What We Offer Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Opportunity to lead a critical function within a rapidly growing manufacturing organization. Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic initiatives. Long‑term career growth with one of North America’s leading power transformer manufacturers. Collaborative culture focused on safety, operational excellence, and employee well‑being. #J-18808-Ljbffr Virginia Transformer Corp