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The salary for this role is between $130,000 and $160,000 DOE and location. We offer fantastic benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k) with up to 4% matching, generous PTO, and so much more! We can't wait to talk with you about this exciting opportunity!

Transforming Age is a national nonprofit network based in Bellevue, Washington. Founded in 1956, it is dedicated to reshaping the perception of aging. The organization integrates housing, community services, technology, and philanthropy to enhance the independence, purpose, and overall quality of life for older adults.

The Director of Workers’ Compensation and Safety reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer with a dotted line to the General Counsel and Compliance Officer.  This position will work closely with the Director of Facilities and senior living community leaders.

Our Director of Workers' Compensation and Safety:

• Oversees the workers’ compensation program, including injury prevention, claim reporting, vendor coordination, and return‑to‑work practices.
• Analyzes workers’ compensation trends and root causes; partner with HR and Operations to implement targeted safety and injury‑reduction initiatives.
• Serves as the first internal liaison with third‑party administrators, insurance carriers, legal counsel, and brokers.
• Ensures compliance with applicable state workers’ compensation laws and reporting requirements across all operating states.
• Leads the organization’s fleet safety and driver risk programs, including driver qualification standards, MVR monitoring, vehicle usage policies, and accident review processes.
• Develops and implement driver training, incident investigation, and corrective action programs to reduce vehicle‑related losses.
• Analyzes vehicle accident data and trends; recommend improvements to policy, training, and operational practices regarding fleet safety.
• Audits internal records for compliance with the organization’s fleet safety policies.
• Develops, maintains, and/or enforces workers’ compensation, safety, fleet, and employee injury incident reporting policies and procedures.
• Partners with HR and Operations to deliver safety training, risk education in the areas of workers’ compensation and fleet safety.
• Supports regulatory compliance efforts, including but not limited to trainings related to safety, fleet safety, OSHA, DOT, and applicable state and federal requirements.\
• Tracks, audits, and reports key risk metrics, including workers’ compensation and auto claims frequency, severity, and costs as well as fleet incidents, and insurance trends.
• Prepares executive‑level dashboards, analyses, and recommendations for senior leadership and the Board, as appropriate.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, community executive directors, community/vertical HR leaders, and operations teams.
• Influences without authority; balance risk mitigation with operational practicality.
• Promotes a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement consistent with organizational values and the Culture of Excellence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Safety, or a related field or equivalent experience required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive experience in worker’s compensation, safety, or insurance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong expertise in workers’ compensation and fleet safety within healthcare, senior living, and/or a multi‑site service environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze claims data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable prevention strategies.
• Deep understanding of employment‑related risks, insurance structures, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship‑management skills.
• Ability to think strategically while remaining highly operational and detail‑oriented.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams); experience with claims or HRIS systems is a plus