Workers' Compensation Specialist

Our client is seeking a Worker's Compensation Program Specialist who will provide administrative and operational support to safety professionals, develop customized program reporting, communicate program updates/inquiries to insurance carriers, and identify/support enhancements to the return-to-work program.

This is a direct-hire opportunity that is onsite in Lockport, IL.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support of the workers’ compensation program.
• Assist in the overall coordination of the workers’ compensation claims program.
• Ensure local teams report workers’ compensation claims in a timely manner and maintain complete and accurate documentation.
• Guide and support local teams with basic information needed in the monitoring and management of ongoing workers’ compensation claims.
• Partner with the Workers’ Compensation Manager to collaborate with internal stakeholders (HR, Safety, Operations) and external partners (insurance carriers, third-party administrators) to identify process improvement opportunities and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop, prepare, and distribute workers’ compensation reports as directed by the Workers’ Compensation Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Risk Management, Occupational Safety, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3–5 years of experience supporting a workers’ compensation program, safety program, HR, risk management, or related function.
• Working knowledge of workers’ compensation principles, including incident reporting, claim lifecycle awareness, and return‑to‑work concepts.