Workers’ Compensation & Safety Specialist

Reports to – Corporate HR Business Partner

Job Summary: The Workers' Compensation & Safety Specialist ensures the timely processing of workers’ compensation claims, evaluates accident reports for accuracy and completeness to ensure adequate incident investigations, and manages safety incentive programs and initiatives.

Job Duties:

• Attends Safety Committee Meetings and assists with facilitation of safety initiatives.
• Manages annual OSHA reporting.
• Responsibility for being the Return to Work Coordinator and works with the branches and the injured employees’ doctors to identify light duty options to increase return to work rates.
• Advises branches of trends in injuries and consults with Facilities Coordinator to provide information that will aid in reducing accidents and improve safety.
• Evaluates incident reports, ensuring timely and accurate processing of claims with workers’ compensation insurance carrier.
• Provides local management with notices of absence and notices of return to work.
• Advises or assists branches in conducting investigation of incidents, including interviewing witnesses and procurement of relevant information and documentation.
• Administers the Safety Scorecard and Safety Incentive Program.
• Reviews incident reports to identify patterns of injury to determine whether unsafe conditions contributed to the incident.
• Follows up with injured employee in a timely manner, and educates them on Workers' Compensation and our Return to Work Program.

Qualifications:

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, and policies.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with workers’ compensation coordination.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to review and interpret computer images and written documents.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
• Ability to stand on concrete floor on occasion, if visiting a NEFCO branch warehouse.

FLSA: Exempt