Risk Operations Supervisor

The Risk Operations Supervisor provides hands‑on, day‑to‑day operational leadership for the Risk Operations function, supporting Underwriting, Loss Control, and Workers' Compensation Claims activities. This role is responsible for supervising staff, ensuring consistent execution of established processes, maintaining compliance with regulatory, carrier, and internal requirements, and supporting the effective delivery of risk management services. The Risk Operations Supervisor serves as a key liaison between frontline team members and Risk Operations leadership, ensuring operational efficiency, quality, and accountability. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide day‑to‑day supervision of the Risk Operations team, including Coordinators, Associates, Specialists, and Senior Specialists. Assign, prioritize, and monitor workloads to ensure service levels, turnaround times, and quality standards are met. Process and oversee timekeeping, PTO requests, scheduling, and coverage planning for the team. Deliver regular coaching, feedback, and performance guidance to team members. Serve as the first point of escalation for operational issues, complex cases, and workflow challenges. Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Support underwriting, loss control, and workers' compensation claims operations by ensuring accurate documentation, data integrity, and timely follow‑up. Assist with the coordination and execution of loss control activities and follow‑up on recommendations. Participate in workers' compensation claim reviews and operational discussions, escalating concerns as appropriate. Support the administration of PEO workers' compensation programs, renewals, and ongoing carrier requirements. Ensure risk‑related operational processes align with organizational policies and legal requirements. Monitor team activities to ensure compliance with safety legislation, regulatory requirements, carrier guidelines, and internal policies. Conduct routine quality reviews and audits of work products to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness. Identify trends, gaps, or recurring issues and recommend process improvements to Risk Operations leadership. Assist with updating and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training documentation. Prepare and contribute to operational reports related to productivity, claims activity, underwriting support, and service performance. Communicate regularly with the Risk Operations Manager regarding workload capacity, escalations, and operational risks. Serve as a liaison with internal departments to resolve inter‑departmental issues and support risk management objectives. Support special projects and initiatives as assigned by Risk Operations leadership or senior management. Build, maintain and promote relationships with team members, peers across disciplines, and all other company team members ensuring effective coordination of communications and services affecting clients. Attend webinars and training to stay up to date on best practices related to the company and department. Complete projects and other duties as assigned by supervisor. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Working knowledge of risk management, workers' compensation, underwriting, and PEO insurance operations. Ability to supervise and direct the work of others while remaining operationally hands‑on as needed. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to follow, enforce, and help improve established policies and procedures. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively with leadership and cross functional partners. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as internal systems. Ability to prepare reports, correspondence, and operational documentation. Education & Experience College degree in risk management, insurance, business, or a related field preferred but not required with relevant experience. Minimum of 3 years of experience in workers' compensation, underwriting, risk operations, or related PEO functions. Prior supervisory, lead, or coordination experience required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vensure Employer Solutions