LIGHT INDUSTRIAL SAFETY & RISK MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
Company: Avenica
Location: Hillside
Posted on: October 26, 2024
Job Description:
The Risk Management Director is responsible for developing,
implementing, and training Avenica's client's teams on risk
management programs to ensure the safety of their temporary
employees and clients. This role oversees compliance across all
branches, collaborates with legal teams on cases, and investigates
claims.Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage the investigation, negotiation, and resolution of claims
in line with policy provisions, best practices, and jurisdictional
requirements.
- Promote a safe and healthy work environment to prevent and
minimize workplace injuries and associated costs.
- Assist with injury prevention, accident investigations, and
monitor claim activity.
- Partner with injured workers, medical providers, third-party
administrators (TPAs), defense counsel, vocational counselors,
nurse case managers, and private investigators.
- Oversee claims management, working closely with carriers and
TPAs to ensure efficient claims adjudication, including pursuing
light duty assignments, making accurate compensability and
subrogation decisions, ensuring proper reserving practices, and
monitoring medical and legal management to contain costs.
- Analyze case data by reviewing information from documented
calls, PC data, and document images to determine appropriate
responses.
- Serve as a safety officer, ensuring the safety program complies
with legal and regulatory standards, and acting as a liaison with
agencies such as OSHA.
- Review and assess risk management policies through risk
analysis, making recommendations for improvements and implementing
changes.
- Provide supervision and leadership to the workers' compensation
team (2 direct reports: Workers' Comp Specialist & Risk Manager) on
legal requirements, claims procedures, and company
policies.Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Risk Management,
Human Resources Management, Employment Law, or related field, or
equivalent experience.
- Certifications such as Associate in Risk Management (ARM),
Certified Risk Manager, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), OSHA
certifications, or other related certifications are a plus.
- 10+ years of experience in risk management, insurance, or
claims management.
- In-depth knowledge of policies, laws, regulations, and
practices related to risk management, safety, insurance, loss
prevention, claims management, and hazardous materials.
- Experience with the legal system, including contract issues,
small claims, and lawsuits.
- Knowledge of Human Resources laws and policies related to
workers' compensation, employee leave, and state and federal
legislation.
- Understanding of OSHA and Hazardous Materials (HAZ MAT) laws
and regulations, as well as industry best practices. - - - - - -
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Keywords: Avenica, Skokie , LIGHT INDUSTRIAL SAFETY & RISK MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR, Executive , Hillside, Illinois
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