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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Liability Claims Generalist

Athens, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$53K/yr - $53K/yr

2+ years exp

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County is looking for a Liability Claims Generalist to plan, organize, and implement human resources programs. This role involves managing claims, providing professional support to departments, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations while handling various human resources initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Plans, monitors, and oversees the activities within the assigned division

Provides professional staff support to departments, which includes interpreting laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to human resources programs and makes recommendations for policy and procedural changes

Assists in developing and implementing departmental budget, goals and objectives; implements and maintains assigned program area procedures; evaluates effectiveness of programs, including researching, analyzing, and recommending policy or program changes

Participates in problem solving, conflict resolution, team building, and planning sessions

Prepares and maintains a variety of correspondence which may include: public notices, files, records, announcements, communication materials and/or other related information for assigned division

Responds to requests for information from employees and/or the general public over the phone, in person, and via e-mail regarding a variety of Human Resources procedures, programs, job opportunities, and/or other related information

Researches, compiles, and analyzes a variety of data and information; and prepares related reports

Performs other duties as assigned

Manages self-insured administration of workers' compensation program, consults with physicians, other health professionals, attorneys, State Board, SITF reps on medical/workers' compensation issues, processes claims, initiates investigations, coordinates medical treatment, specialty involvement, and work status with departments

Manages self-insured administration of general liability program, involves investigation, determination of liability and settlement; adjusting claims and determine loss values, tracking of each claim, payments, collection of subrogation and maintaining individual files. Customer service contacts include citizens, attorneys, vendors, claimants and employees

Responsible for claims data entry to include description of injury / accident, proper coding of claim, setting of reserves, running reports, running of checking transactions to include check register, and performing safety assessments

Analyzes claims data and prepares statistical analysis

Conducts safety and loss prevention audits and inspections of departments

Coordinates and conducts safety and health training programs for employees including: basic first-aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), defensive driving and high risk situations

Coordinates alcohol/drug screening tests for employees as per the Drug and Alcohol Ordinance

Assesses potential hazardous work practices, locations, and makes recommendations to management

Advises supervisors and managers on medical and hazardous situations

Remains accessible and on-call twenty-four hours a day/seven days a week on a rotational basis

Ability to obtain instructor certification for Defensive Driving, CPR/First Aid and appropriate state claims licenses or successfully set for exam within first twelve months

Ability to obtain adjuster licenses in workers compensation and/or property and liability within first twelve months

Conducts various safety trainings for the organization

Develops and reviews policies and procedures for accuracy and completeness

Researches new development and/or regulatory changes and the impact to current policies and procedures. Make recommendations to management

Applies law, policy and procedure consistently to ensure the compliance of the organization with federal and state regulations

Qualification

Human Resources ManagementClaims AdjustingStatistical AnalysisRisk ManagementPolicy DevelopmentTeam BuildingCustomer ServiceData AnalysisTraining CoordinationCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingConflict ResolutionInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business/Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Health Promotion, Public Health or related discipline with two years of human resources, payroll, accounting, financial management, personnel administration, policy development, risk assessment, insurance, health promotion, or related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for the position

Must possess a valid driver's license

Regular and predictable attendance is required

Must work cooperatively with others

Ability to obtain instructor certification for Defensive Driving, CPR/First Aid and appropriate state claims licenses or successfully set for exam within first twelve months

Ability to obtain adjuster licenses in workers compensation and/or property and liability within first twelve months