Workers' Compensation Specialist Jobs

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the design, development and manufacture of the highest quality arc welding products, automated joining assembly and cutting systems, and has a global leading position in brazing and soldering alloys. With over 125 years of innovation and service excellence, we are committed to employing talent that will support our strategy to foster innovation, drive growth and provide a first class experience for our customers. Lincoln Electric: we operate to a higher standard to build a better world.

Req. ID: 23421

SUMMARY

Lincoln Electric is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Specialist for our Cleveland, Ohio headquarters. The Workers' Compensation Specialist is responsible for management of workers’ compensation claims from onset to resolution while working across departments to ensure integration with the leave program, compliance and the best possible outcomes. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a world leader in its industry! Lincoln Electric offers competitive salary plus a generous annual bonus, paid time off/paid holidays, student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, medical/dental/vision, retirement and much more!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Files related documents and postings to maintain SI policy.
• Participates in injury reviews and process improvement activities to reduce the incidence and severity of work related injuries. Prepares injury related data for support and prioritization of safety projects.
• Works with third party administrators to ensure accuracy of wage calculations, indemnity payments, bill processing and excess reimbursement.
• Builds a rapport with employees and management to ensure interdepartmental collaboration on claim-related issues and coordination of Return to Work.
• Reviews, investigates and makes decisions regarding compensability and appropriateness of claims through discussion with employees, managers and safety team
• Understands relevant leave and disability policies inclusive of FMLA, ADA and works across departments to ensure compliance
• Processes and documents workers’ compensation claims, ensuring compliance with relevant policies.
• Complete and record job analyses as needed by direct visualization and measurement of job tasks, recommend job modifications to accommodate restrictions.
• Reviews prepared files for independent medical examinations / file reviews and ensures completeness of file and accuracy in completed reports.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to safely walk to and navigate the production floor and sit to do computer work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree with experience in Self Insurance OR 6 years of Ohio BWC self-insurance experience in lieu of a degree
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office with Excel experience
• Flexibility to multi-task and balance multiple projects at once
• Understanding of federal, state and local leave laws

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.

Lincoln Electric is a $3.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ) with over 11,000 employees around the world. With operations in over 56 manufacturing locations in 19 countries, we are well positioned to continue this partnership and poised to grow with our customers. As a part of that continuing legacy, you will contribute to a new generation of innovation and experience the pride that comes with being part of the solution to the world’s challenges. It is a great time to be part of the welding industry!

Lincoln Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Resumes submitted to any employee(s) of Lincoln Electric without a signed vendor agreement, by the Manager of Recruiting & Training, will become property of Lincoln Electric. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of Lincoln Electric will not be considered binding terms. Lincoln Electric will not pay a fee to any third-party recruiter that has not coordinated their recruiting activity through the Recruiting Department.

Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Human Resources
Section: Lincoln Cleveland (US10)

EOE, including disability/veterans