Safety&WorkersCompensationSpecialist

# **Job Description:** **_SUMMARY OF POSITION:_ ****This position manages all Workers’ Compensation claim activities and provides technical guidance throughout the claims process. The role also supports key safety functions to maintain compliance and promote a safe workplace.** **_Essential Functions:_** * Under direction, plans, organizes, and administers the company’s Workers’ Compensation Program, including reviewing and processing claims * Serve as a technical resource to employees concerning Workers Compensation; respond to inquiries and provide technical information concerning related laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; respond to calls from employees, third party administrator, physicians, medical facilities and others * Interfaces with physicians, attorney, employees, management staff to ensure quality care and appropriate return to work. * Stay abreast of trends and innovations in the field of workers’ compensation administration and keep current on regulatory issues at the State and Federal level. * Performs administrative duties related to safety and workers’ compensation, including processing accident reports and ensuring corrective actions are completed. * Responsible for maintaining workers’ compensation files, accidents reports, OSHA log and other state and federal recordkeeping as required. * Ensures compliance with powered vehicle training. * Leads the SAFE Council to promote health and safety initiatives. * Assists in safety related functions such as safety inspections, ergonomic evaluations and evaluating corrective actions to prevent injuries and illness. * Support the implementation and maintenance of company safety programs, policies and procedures. * Track and analyze safety metrics, trends and leading indicators. * Assist with facilitating and coordinating program-related safety training as appropriate. * Other duties as assigned. # # **Qualifications** * Ability to communicate with tact, diplomacy, and assertiveness * Willingn