Recology · 11 hours ago
Director, Risk Management
Recology is an ecologically innovative company committed to protecting the environment and sustaining communities. The Director of Risk Management will plan, coordinate, and direct the company’s insurance program and related risk management programs to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
RecyclingSustainabilityWaste Management
Responsibilities
Ensures compliance with legal requirements and high standards of performance throughout the Company as it pertains to risk management
Quantifies potential risks and seeks to limit liability or exposure by implementing risk reduction strategies or insuring the organization against loss
Collaborates with Legal and Safety to oversee the investigation of accidents and injuries and the preparation of material and evidence for organizational use in hearings, litigation, and insurance investigations
Manages the company's workers’ compensation, liability, and other property, casualty, and executive liability insurance programs and surety bond program
Oversees administration of the Company’s captive insurance company
Collaborates with Safety, People & Culture, and Operations to reduce employee lost time due to occupational injury or illness
Collaborates with Enterprise Risk Management to develop and implement risk management strategies that align with the Company’s business objectives
Oversees claims administration activities of Third Party Administrators (TPAs) through interface, claims reviews, and regular claims monitoring. Provides direction on claims handling
Coordinates with outside counsel and represents the Company at mediations, settlement conferences, and trials
Manages insurance broker relationships and negotiates compensation arrangements with insurance brokers
Manages the submission of claims by the Company for insurance recovery. Coordinates with outside counsel to pursue insurance recovery
Reviews and analyzes claims and trends to evaluate program success. Makes appropriate recommendations to ensure the effectiveness of the Company’s risk management program
Directs training for and provides guidance to operating company personnel involved with administering workers’ compensation and risk management programs
Represents the Company with insurance carriers, regulatory agencies, and the public in risk management matters, as needed
Research claims trends, laws, and regulations for the purpose of implementing preventive strategies and recommending alternative courses of action to minimize losses
Travel may be required for meetings and/or site visits
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
10 years of related working experience
Possession of a high school diploma or GED
Related management experience in risk management, including managing liability, property, and workers' compensation claims
Project management and supervisory experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Current Associate Risk Management (ARM) certification preferred
Experience working on a captive plan is preferred
Benefits
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
Annual wellness incentives.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Educational assistance.
Commuting benefits.
Employee referral program.
Company
Recology
Resource recovery, recycling, compost, landfill diversion, anaerobic digestion.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-08-06
2025-08-03
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