Workers' Compensation Safety Manager

SWBC is seeking a talented individual that manages workers' compensation risks, with responsibility for safety and loss prevention, and accident investigations. This position will also responsible for safety training and prospective client risk underwriting.

Why you'll love this role:

If you enjoy maximizing efficiencies and having a positive impact in an organization this position is just right for you.

Essential duties include the following:

• Supervises the workers’ compensation department with work-related incidents and required documents for claim maintenance. Communicates with the client companies, medical facilities, and insurance carrier regarding incident and medical treatment.
• Reviews quarterly claim summaries to determine open injury claims should remain open or move to closure process to sustain our favorable loss ratios. Maintains communication with insurance underwriters and adjusters.
• Enrolls and maintains appropriate workers’ compensation coverage. Coordinates with insurance underwriter during annual renewal process.
• Responsible for out-of-state workers’ compensation compliance and submits required documentation to state offices. Maintains workers’ compensation certification institute certification.
• Conduct underwriting loss control analysis for sales team
• Assist new clients with establishing Safety Programs
• Review current clients' Safety Programs and assist with updates for compliance
• Conduct jobsite safety analysis to identify potential hazards
• Prepare reports for management on client safety status
• Correspond with clients with regard to results and recommendations arising from client company visits.
• Investigate serious employee accidents.
• Periodically review client company safety programs and recommend changes/additions to management.
• Maintain necessary certifications.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Serious candidates will possess the minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (four year college or university).
• Four to ten years related experience.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience with the administration or management of workers' compensation claims required.
• Associate in Claim (AIC), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), or Associate in Risk Management (ARM) preferred.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong organizational, interviewing, and listening skills.
• Working knowledge of workers' compensation laws and administration.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Deductive Reasoning - Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
• Training - Ability to develop a particular skill in others to bring them up to a predetermined standard of work performance.
• Safety and Accident Prevention Investigation OSHT-1015-10CD
• Instructor Certification for CPR/Medic First Aid/AED
• American Society of Safety Engineers Safety Certification
• OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification
• Texas Department of Insurance Field Safety Representative
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Sit for long periods of time while entering data, making phone calls, or performing other sedentary duties.
• Stand for periods of time during meetings and/or other group events.
• Lift 10-20 lbs. of paper, reports, or other documents.

SWBC offers*:  

• Competitive overall compensation package
• Work/Life balance 
• Employee engagement activities and recognition awards 
• Years of Service awards
• Career enhancement and growth opportunities 
• Leadership Academy and Mentor Program
• Continuing education and career certifications 
• Variety of healthcare coverage options
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plans 
• Lucrative Wellness Program

*Based upon employee eligibility 

Additional Information:

SWBC is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug testing.

Please note, SWBC does not hire tobacco users as allowed by law.

To learn more about SWBC, visit our website at www.SWBC.com. If interested, please click the appropriate apply button.