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Behr Paint Company · 1 day ago

Worker's Compensation Specialist

Santa Ana, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$32.85/hr - $51.59/hr

3+ years exp

Behr Paint Company is seeking a Worker's Compensation Specialist to support employees through occupational injuries while managing claim processes. The role involves administration of the workers' compensation program, partnering with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a primary point of contact for workers’ compensation claims from initiation through closure

Prepare and submit First Reports of Injury and related documentation accurately and on time

Partner with third-party administrators, carriers, and insurance partners to support timely information exchange

Maintain visibility of open claims and support communication between injured employees, supervisors, HR, EHS, and external partners

Track claim status, reserves, and settlements, escalating questions or discrepancies as needed

Support the EHS team by gathering documentation for complex or litigated claims

Assist with coordinating modified duty assignments and interactive process meetings when needed

Support quarterly claim review meetings through reporting, data preparation, and follow-up actions

Provide clear, compassionate guidance to injured employees on processes, timelines, and available resources

Support operations leaders and HR with claim information and return-to-work coordination

Partner with leaders to identify light-duty or transitional work aligned with medical restrictions

Assist with preparing materials or information for manager training related to incident reporting, documentation, and lag-time reduction

Support compliance with workers’ compensation regulations, OSHA recordkeeping, and internal reporting standards

Maintain accurate OSHA 300 logs, state filings, and audit documentation

Assist with gathering information related to compliance activities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico

Partner with EHS to help ensure consistency between injury management and safety reporting

Track and report on key metrics such as claim frequency, lag time, medical and indemnity costs, and closure efficiency

Run reports and provide data to support analysis conducted by EHS leadership

Assist with documenting process updates and supporting continuous improvement efforts

Support coordination of occupational injury programs across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico

Share best practices with HR and EHS partners to help strengthen process consistency

Stay informed on program updates and changes communicated by EHS leadership

Qualification

Workers' compensation processesAnalytical skillsClaims management systemsExcel proficiencyRisk management certificationsMulti-state experienceCross-border experienceCommunication skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent required

3–5 years of experience supporting workers' compensation or occupational injury management, preferably in a multi-site environment

Understanding of workers' compensation processes and return-to-work practices, with the ability and willingness to learn additional requirements

Strong analytical, reporting, and organizational skills, including proficiency in Excel and HRIS or claims management systems

Clear communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships

Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and accountability in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

Experience working with a third-party administrator or insurance carrier preferred

Exposure to multi-state or cross-border environments (U.S., Canada, or Mexico) is a plus

Familiarity with Canadian WSIB/CNESST and Mexican IMSS/STPS programs is a plus

Workers' compensation, risk management, HR, or safety-related certifications are a plus

Company

Behr Paint Company

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Founded in 1947, Behr Paint Company is one of the largest manufacturers of paints, primers, decorative finishes, stains, surface preparation and application products for do-it-yourselfers and professionals in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Founded in 1947

Santa Ana, California, USA

1001-5000 employees