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Lithia Motors

Risk Management Specialist

Lithia Motors, Medford, Oregon, United States, 97504

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Dealership:L0105 Lithia Home Office Risk Management Specialist

Location:

Medford, OR - open to remote

Compensation:

The full salary range for this position is $50,000-$75,000 annually. The anticipated starting pay is $50,000-$60,000, determined by factors such as skills, experience, and organizational considerations. Final compensation will be established through the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

Lithia & Driveway (LAD) is one of the largest global automotive retailers providing a wide array of products and services throughout the ownership lifecycle with a vision to modernize personal transportation solutions wherever, whenever, and however consumers desire. With a mission of "Growth Powered by People," we are propelled by our colleagues and preferred by our customers, making Lithia & Driveway the leading automotive retailer in each of our markets. Our success is fueled by four core values: earning customers for life, improving constantly, taking personal ownership, and having fun. Our entrepreneurial, high-performance culture sets us apart, and our philosophy is straightforward: assemble a team of passionate individuals and cultivate an environment that empowers colleagues to excel.

We’d love to have you join us on our journey!

Position Overview The Risk Management Specialist supports the administration and oversight of workers’ compensation, auto, property, and general liability claims across a large, multi-site organization. This role partners closely with a Third-Party Administrator (TPA), internal leadership, and store teams to monitor claims throughout their lifecycle, control costs, and reduce future risk. Acting as both an advocate and auditor, the Specialist plays a key role in ensuring effective claims management and risk mitigation.

What You'll Do

Oversee the reporting, auditing, and administration of Auto Liability (AL), General Liability (GL), and Workers’ Compensation (WC) claims handled internally and by the TPA

Serve as a primary point of contact for insurance carriers, claim adjusters, and internal stakeholders, providing timely updates and responses

Partner with the Senior Specialist and leadership to support risk assessments, hazard identification, and risk mitigation initiatives

Maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, external partners, and store leadership to ensure smooth claims resolution

Manage Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and Bonds, ensuring accuracy and compliance

Administer internal first-party liability claims not referred to the TPA, including investigations, statement collection, and denial letter drafting

Participate in regular claim reviews with the TPA to support action plans for complex claims and process improvements

Prepare and present claims data and insights to leadership using PowerPoint

What You'll Bring

Demonstrated experience in customer service–focused roles, with the ability to manage sensitive situations professionally and empathetically

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain complex information to diverse stakeholders

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and claim-related timelines simultaneously while meeting deadlines

Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through

Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Comfortable collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners

Willingness to learn risk management practices, insurance concepts, and compliance requirements

We offer best in class industry benefits:

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays & PTO

Short and Long-Term Disability

Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Lithia Learning Center

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Wellness Programs

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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