Assistant Manager, Workers Compensation
Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours
Location: Remote
Compensation: $35.00/hour
Employment Type: Temporary Contract
Position Overview
The Assistant Manager, Workers Compensation supports senior leadership in the execution, measurement, and continuous improvement of the organization’s Workers Compensation and Return-to-Work (RTW) programs. This role focuses on performance analytics, vendor oversight, litigation management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive optimal claim outcomes, cost containment, and regulatory compliance. The position serves as a key analytical and operational partner to Risk Management, EHS, HR, Safety, and Legal teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Performance & Analytics.
- Assist in the development, tracking, and measurement of annual objectives and key results (OKRs), quarterly targets, and key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned to Workers Compensation initiatives.
- Track, analyze, and report on leading and lagging performance metrics; identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
- Prepare dashboards, reports, and presentations using data visualization tools to communicate insights to leadership.
- Analyze industry benchmarks and comparative data to assess program effectiveness and competitive performance.
- Vendor & Financial Oversight.
- Evaluate monthly, quarterly, and annual performance of Workers Compensation vendors using cost-benefit, feasibility, and trending analyses.
- Translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations for operational and financial improvements.
- Support leadership in vendor sourcing initiatives and ongoing vendor performance management.
- Return-to-Work (RTW) & Process Improvement.
- Oversee and analyze RTW performance against Workers Compensation strategy and ODG best practice guidelines.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify program gaps and develop initiatives to increase transitional duty utilization.
- Lead process flow design and analysis for the integrated RTW program.
- Support the refinement and standardization of RTW and Workers Compensation standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Litigation Management & Claims Support.
- Manage the litigation platform, including evaluation of defense counsel performance, defense costs, rate structures, and financial impact.
- Assist in litigation reviews and recommend strategies for early or optimal claim resolution.
- Identify and analyze litigation conversion triggers; implement mitigation strategies and measure effectiveness.
- Support leadership by evaluating complex claims and recommending resolution and mitigation strategies.
- Serve as the primary advocate for Operations and employees on escalated Workers Compensation matters.
- Training, Compliance & Quality Assurance.
- Manage day-to-day Workers Compensation training and communication platforms.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop and maintain a continuous training program.
- Work with Risk Management to design and manage an external quality assurance program focused on best practices and compliance.
- Prepare and deliver quarterly presentations to leadership on QA findings, trends, and improvement recommendations.
- Recommend updates to Workers Compensation workflows, SOPs, knowledge articles, and Risk Management website content.
- Strategic & Cross-Functional Collaboration.
- Collaborate with Risk Management, HR, Safety, Legal, and other stakeholders to resolve mid-level to complex claims issues.
- Support leadership with business case development for projects and key initiatives.
- Conduct ongoing research to remain current on industry best practices and emerging trends in Workers Compensation.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in a finance or analytical role within a casualty brokerage firm, third-party claims administrator, or corporate risk management department.
- 1+ year of leadership or supervisory experience.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present insights to leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience drafting formal reports, developing presentations, and managing cross-functional projects.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Querying and reporting experience with Risk Management Information Systems (RMIS).
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Category Code: JN007, JN024, JN014
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