Worker’s Compensation Specialist

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Worker’s Compensation Specialist Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Job Ref: 38412

“WORKERS COMPENSATION SPECIALIST OPENING IN PHILADELPHIA PA WITH A LARGE FOOD MANUFACTURING COMPANY. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WITH STRONG WORKERS COMP SKILLS IN HIGH SPEED MANUFACTURING. 
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nSalary: $70K-$85K
n100% Onsite!
nRequirements:
n•    A CWCP certification is desired
n•    5-7 years’ work experience required
nInterview Process:
n1. Video Interview with team
nNeed ASAP!
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nJOB DESCRIPTION: Workers Compensation Specialist 
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nPosition Summary: 
nUnder general direction of the Human Resources Manager, ensures timely processing of employee Workers' Compensation claims; evaluates accident reports to determine accuracy and completeness and to ensure adequate investigation; makes decisions regarding compensability and appropriateness of claims. Assist with compliance of applicable laws and regulations.
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n Job Duties:
n•    Communicates and interacts with employees to complete accident investigation and root cause analysis
n•    Liaison between employee and insurance company
n•    Report the claim to insurance company and to individual state based on additional requirements
n•    Administer light duty and return to work employee program by closely working with supervisors and department heads
n•    Responsible for maintaining all workers comp documents, both accident and incident investigations 
n•    Communicates and interacts with employees, insurance adjusters, medical professionals, and legal advisors
n•    Assembles facts regarding claims for cases pending litigation; represents the company at Workers' Compensation Administration mediation and formal hearings, and request appropriate level of authority internally to settle claims
n•    Maintains employee claim files in accordance with appropriate best practices and other company policies
n•    Works closely with employees making doctor’s appointments with regard to claim and monitoring same
n•    Coordinates and participates in strategic planning aimed at reducing the incidence of worker's compensation-related injuries through the entire organization
n•    Prepare and summit Workers Comp documents included but not limited to: wage statements, PDA, Job offer letter, job descriptions 
n•    Responsible for completing, updating, and reporting OSHA logs for all facilities to BLS and OSHA
n•    Provide employees with appropriate FMLA documents
n•    Work closely with employee’s regarding their FMLA leave and return dates
n•    Communicate with payroll regarding employees status and internal payments
n•    And other duties assigned by supervisor
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nRequirements:
n•    A CWCP certification is desired
n•    5-7 years’ work experience required
n•    Ability to multitask and to be a self-starter. Must have a strong sense of urgency
n•    Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
n•    Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
n•    Experience in a large company (over 1,000 employees) is preferred
n•    Past experience with an HRIS system (Kronos experience is desired)
n•    Ability to speak Spanish or another language other than English is preferred
n•    Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
n•    Safety knowledge preferred
n•    Salary commensurate with experience
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nWorking Conditions:
n•    Working in union environment with a diverse workforce
n•    Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects, standing and/or walking for extended periods of times during busy hours
n•     Occasionally required to work in wet and cold environment
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