Sr. Workers' Compensation Claims Analyst

• Act as main liaison to internal and external stakeholders (the affected employee, claims adjuster, HR, EHS, supervisor, and manager) for the purpose of ensuring an immediate and direct line of communication and action.
• Manage catalogue of open workers' compensation claims to focus on cost mitigation and reducing liability through continued medical treatment activity, targeted return-to-work efforts, and ongoing case progression; provide settlement authority within limits.
• Provide risk-based workers' compensation oversight as needed for day-to-day operations, project management, employee disputes, and claim escalations.
• Coordinate with dedicated operations teams for information related to accommodation of work restrictions, witness statements and workplace investigations.
• Support the internal benefits team with reviewing temporary and permanent disability benefits pertaining to workers' compensation claims, excused and unexcused absences, FMLA exhaustion and denials, short-term disability claims, and long-term disability claims.
• Conduct interactive process with employees for disputes based on escalation type; maintain contact with the ADA team as needed for return-to-work concerns, performance issues surrounding occupational injuries, and the alternate job search process for employees with permanent work restrictions.
• Coordinate with internal counsel for effective management of litigated workers' compensation claims and accompanying employment claims.

The base pay range above represents the low and high end of the base compensation range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual base compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, actual experience, and job performance. This job posting is not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee.

The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for our employees. Based on the details of your position, we provide a variety of benefits to our employees, including medical, dental, and vision plans, pre-tax savings plans, pre-tax parking and commuter plans, supplemental health and welfare plans, a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and paid holidays. Other rewards may include short-term incentives and paid time off.