Hub Group
Job Description
The Sr. Manager, Workers Compensation is responsible for taking a strategic and data driven approach to managing the company's workers' compensation programs and leveraging that approach across the enterprise.
This position reports to the VP, Assistant General Counsel - Claims and is responsible for taking a strategic and data driven approach to managing the company's workers' compensation programs and leveraging that approach across the enterprise. The proactive approach contemplates not only active and forward-looking claims management, but also continuous development, implementation, and enforcement of processes related to the prevention, reporting, and handling of work injuries.
Essential Job Functions: Manage complex workers' compensation (WC) claims and high-level strategic projects simultaneously to reduce costs and improve outcomes. Conduct financial analyses of program metrics to evaluate trends in program costs, losses, and the effectiveness of process improvement initiatives. Develop and manage workers compensation/risk strategies and processes to support corporate and claims management strategic objectives. Develop and manage workers' compensation-related performance metrics and benchmarks. Direct Third-Party Administrator (TPA) to ensure proactive and aggressive management of all workers' compensation claims from initial loss to closure. Oversee WC Return to Work (RTW) Program. Regularly obtain and review WC loss runs to ensure data accuracy and opportunities to close cases, reduce costs etc. Take lead role at quarterly WC claim review meetings. Monitor and evaluate the performance of selected defense attorneys. Stay current with key changes in the legal and regulatory environment impacting workers compensation. Manage workers' compensation litigation budgets, evaluate adequacy of case reserves and advise on adjustments where necessary. Establish managed care procedures. Advise on reserves and settlements on higher severity workers' compensation claims. Conduct analysis of claims data to evaluate effectiveness of WC program structure and TPA staffing. Ensure that insurance coverage positions are consistent with our policy language and contracts. Coordinate the assembly and execution of the discovery required by internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate reporting and investigation of work injuries with Operations and Safety. OSHA reporting, state-level compliance, and other government reporting and legal compliance as required and needed. Other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications:
Analytic Skills: ability to think objectively, create, and interpret quantitative data sets Proficient in use and application of data analytics and use of workers' compensation related metrics Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to arrive at meaningful, lasting solutions Ability to multi-task frequently and handle heavy task loads Strong negotiating skills Strong attention to detail Medical training a plus, but not required Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent work experience) 6+ years of multi state workers compensation (complex, litigated cases) experience with corporation, insurance carrier, third party administrator and/or insurance broker Experience with transportation-related claims preferred Extensive experience in CA workers' compensation claims is strongly preferred CPCU, ARM, or other claims designation(s) preferred Salary:
$85,000 - $110,000/year base salary + bonus eligibility
This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however, may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including:
Medical Dental Vision Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Life & AD&D Insurance Disability Paid Time Off Paid Holidays BEWARE OF FRAUD!
Hub Group has become aware of online recruiting related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by Hub Group are using Hub Group's name in fraudulent emails, job postings, or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind
Hub Group will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a Hub Group job application. Hub Group does not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms such as Signal or Discord using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Hub Group job postings are posted on our career site: https://www.hubgroup.com/careers
About Us
Hub Group is the premier, customer-centric supply chain company offering comprehensive transportation and logistics management solutions. Keeping our customers' needs in focus, Hub Group designs, continually optimizes and applies industry-leading technology to our customers' supply chains for better service, greater efficiency and total visibility. As an award-winning, publicly traded company (NASDAQ: HUBG) with $5 billion in revenue, our 6,000 employees and drivers across the globe are always in pursuit of "The Way Ahead" - a commitment to service, integrity and innovation. We believe the way you do something is just as important as what you do. For more information, visit www.hubgroup.com.
The Sr. Manager, Workers Compensation is responsible for taking a strategic and data driven approach to managing the company's workers' compensation programs and leveraging that approach across the enterprise.
This position reports to the VP, Assistant General Counsel - Claims and is responsible for taking a strategic and data driven approach to managing the company's workers' compensation programs and leveraging that approach across the enterprise. The proactive approach contemplates not only active and forward-looking claims management, but also continuous development, implementation, and enforcement of processes related to the prevention, reporting, and handling of work injuries.
Essential Job Functions: Manage complex workers' compensation (WC) claims and high-level strategic projects simultaneously to reduce costs and improve outcomes. Conduct financial analyses of program metrics to evaluate trends in program costs, losses, and the effectiveness of process improvement initiatives. Develop and manage workers compensation/risk strategies and processes to support corporate and claims management strategic objectives. Develop and manage workers' compensation-related performance metrics and benchmarks. Direct Third-Party Administrator (TPA) to ensure proactive and aggressive management of all workers' compensation claims from initial loss to closure. Oversee WC Return to Work (RTW) Program. Regularly obtain and review WC loss runs to ensure data accuracy and opportunities to close cases, reduce costs etc. Take lead role at quarterly WC claim review meetings. Monitor and evaluate the performance of selected defense attorneys. Stay current with key changes in the legal and regulatory environment impacting workers compensation. Manage workers' compensation litigation budgets, evaluate adequacy of case reserves and advise on adjustments where necessary. Establish managed care procedures. Advise on reserves and settlements on higher severity workers' compensation claims. Conduct analysis of claims data to evaluate effectiveness of WC program structure and TPA staffing. Ensure that insurance coverage positions are consistent with our policy language and contracts. Coordinate the assembly and execution of the discovery required by internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate reporting and investigation of work injuries with Operations and Safety. OSHA reporting, state-level compliance, and other government reporting and legal compliance as required and needed. Other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications:
Analytic Skills: ability to think objectively, create, and interpret quantitative data sets Proficient in use and application of data analytics and use of workers' compensation related metrics Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to arrive at meaningful, lasting solutions Ability to multi-task frequently and handle heavy task loads Strong negotiating skills Strong attention to detail Medical training a plus, but not required Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent work experience) 6+ years of multi state workers compensation (complex, litigated cases) experience with corporation, insurance carrier, third party administrator and/or insurance broker Experience with transportation-related claims preferred Extensive experience in CA workers' compensation claims is strongly preferred CPCU, ARM, or other claims designation(s) preferred Salary:
$85,000 - $110,000/year base salary + bonus eligibility
This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however, may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including:
Medical Dental Vision Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Life & AD&D Insurance Disability Paid Time Off Paid Holidays BEWARE OF FRAUD!
Hub Group has become aware of online recruiting related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by Hub Group are using Hub Group's name in fraudulent emails, job postings, or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind
Hub Group will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a Hub Group job application. Hub Group does not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms such as Signal or Discord using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Hub Group job postings are posted on our career site: https://www.hubgroup.com/careers
About Us
Hub Group is the premier, customer-centric supply chain company offering comprehensive transportation and logistics management solutions. Keeping our customers' needs in focus, Hub Group designs, continually optimizes and applies industry-leading technology to our customers' supply chains for better service, greater efficiency and total visibility. As an award-winning, publicly traded company (NASDAQ: HUBG) with $5 billion in revenue, our 6,000 employees and drivers across the globe are always in pursuit of "The Way Ahead" - a commitment to service, integrity and innovation. We believe the way you do something is just as important as what you do. For more information, visit www.hubgroup.com.