Tesla · 1 month ago
Workers' Compensation Specialist
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelTesla is seeking a Workers' Compensation Specialist who will act as a key point of contact for workplace injuries and manage the claims process. This role involves evaluating new losses, guiding employees through the claims process, and ensuring effective communication and documentation throughout workers' compensation leaves.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the employee’s primary point of contact throughout the initial stages of the claims process, providing guidance on treatment expectations and modified duty opportunities
Coordinate and track the Alternate Job Search (AJS) process by engaging employees with permanent work restrictions, identifying suitable roles, documenting outreach efforts, and ensuring accountability within established program timelines
Manage medical-only claims proactively by monitoring ongoing treatment, validating work status reports, and escalating complex or potential lost-time cases
Administer workers’ compensation leaves in alignment with internal policy and jurisdictional requirements, ensuring accurate documentation, leave coding, and communication with impacted stakeholders throughout the duration of the leave
Proactively communicate with employees, claims adjusters, HR partners, and department supervisors to ensure clear expectations are set, work restrictions are clear and ongoing accommodations are feasible
Organize cases by documenting all relevant communications, status updates, and actions, while also tracking key metrics and trends to support data-driven reporting and continuous process improvement across the program
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Insurance or Risk Management, or equivalent experience
Preferred background in Workers' Compensation, Human Resources, Disability Management, or Occupational Health
Knowledge of federal and state disability laws, specifically ADA, FEHA, FMLA, and workers' compensation laws/regulations
Experience conducting the interactive accommodation process and handling complex employee cases
Problem-solving mindset with the ability to evaluate, organize and manage multiple priorities, and effectively follow up in a fast-paced environment to balance employee needs and business operations
Strong case management, organizational, and documentation skills
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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