Foster Farms · 1 month ago
Worker's Compensation Program Manager
Livingston, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$94K/yr - $117K/yr
5+ years expFoster Farms is a company committed to providing high-quality poultry products and promoting a culture of care and compliance. They are seeking a Workers’ Compensation Program Manager responsible for managing the workers’ compensation program, ensuring timely resolution of claims, and collaborating with various teams to promote injury prevention and compliance.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Oversee TPA and insurance partners to ensure compliance and effective claims handling
Collaborate with legal counsel on complex and litigated claims, including mediations, depositions, and settlements
Partner with HR, Operations, and Safety teams to support return-to-work programs, injury prevention, and incident investigations
Lead quarterly claim reviews to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement
Ensure TPA compliance with contracts, service standards, and regulatory reporting requirements
Develop and track key performance metrics to improve outcomes, reduce costs, and strengthen program effectiveness
Serve as an advocate for injured employees while promoting consistency, fairness, and accountability in claims management
Provide education and guidance to field leaders on incident management and best practices
Stay current on changes in workers’ compensation laws and state regulations to ensure compliance
Oversee reserving practices, ensuring timely and accurate updates
Review and approve adjuster settlement requests and reserve increases within authorized limits
Collaborate with internal leadership (Operations, HR, Legal, Risk Management) and external partners (TPA, insurers, medical providers, consultants, and legal counsel) to manage claims effectively
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in risk management, law, claims, or related technical field
Minimum of 5-7 years of claims experience working for an attorney, insurance carrier, TPA or self-insured employer
Position will be located onsite in the Central Valley
Proficient with Insurer Claims systems and Risk Management Information Systems (RMIS)
Strong Computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Gmail, Google Suite
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Empathetic and caring demeanor with a strong focus on customer service
Demonstrated ability to effectively build, develop, and collaboratively work within cross-functional teams
Strong analytical, influential, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Must be results-oriented with the ability to drive continuous improvement within the organization
Preferred
Certifications/Designations: AIC, ARM, CPCU, SIP designation or equivalent certification(s)
Company
Foster Farms
Family-owned and operated since 1939, Foster Farms has become one of the West Coast's most trusted brands.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.17MKey Investors
Environment and Climate Change Canada
2025-10-17Grant· $0.17M
2022-06-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Jayson Penn
CEO
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