S&S Activewear · 1 day ago
Workers' Compensation Program Specialist (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expS&S Activewear is a leading North American distributor of imprintable apparel. The Workers’ Compensation Program Specialist will provide administrative and operational support to safety professionals, assist in the coordination of the workers’ compensation claims program, and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance the return-to-work program.
ApparelFashionLifestyle
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support of the workers’ compensation program
Assist in the overall coordination of the workers’ compensation claims program
Ensure local teams report workers’ compensation claims in a timely manner and maintain complete and accurate documentation
Guide and support local teams with basic information needed in the monitoring and management of ongoing workers’ compensation claims
Partner with the Workers’ Compensation Manager to collaborate with internal stakeholders (HR, Safety, Operations) and external partners (insurance carriers, third-party administrators) to identify process improvement opportunities and ensure regulatory compliance
Maintain strict confidentiality of employee medical information and workers’ compensation claim data
Support the ongoing development, implementation, and enhancement of return-to-work and light-duty programs
Assist in continuous program improvement opportunities to ensure a best-in-class workers’ compensation program for all associates
Coordinate and schedule workers’ compensation related meetings and training sessions, as needed
Develop, prepare, and distribute workers’ compensation reports as directed by the Workers’ Compensation Manager
Complete additional Safety-related administrative tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in Human Resources, Risk Management, Occupational Safety, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
3–5 years of experience supporting a workers' compensation program, safety program, HR, risk management, or related function
Working knowledge of workers' compensation principles, including incident reporting, claim lifecycle awareness, and return to work concepts
Experience collaborating with insurance carriers, third party administrators (TPAs), or internal claims partners
Strong understanding of the importance of timely incident reporting and accurate documentation
High level of discretion with the ability to maintain confidentiality of medical and claim information
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), with the ability to prepare reports and track program metrics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain workers' compensation processes to non technical audiences
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote environment
Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with cross functional teams
Preferred
Experience supporting a multi state workers' compensation program
Familiarity with OSHA recordkeeping basics and the relationship between safety incidents and workers' compensation claims
Experience assisting with return to work or light duty programs
Prior experience in distribution, manufacturing, warehousing, or logistics environments
Experience preparing monthly or executive level reports related to workers' compensation or safety performance
Knowledge of common workers' compensation systems or incident management platforms (e.g., risk management or TPA portals)
Experience with the handling or oversight of workers' compensation claims in the state of California
Benefits
Vacation
Personal
Sick time
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) plan
Discounts on brand‑name apparel
Fun employee events
Meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement
Company
S&S Activewear
S&S Activewear is a leading, technology-enabled apparel and accessory distributor in the US and Canada, with 4M+ sq ft of warehouse space.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-01-20Acquired
Leadership Team
Christopher Kodosky
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Alaina Brooks
Chief Legal Officer
Recent News
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