Director of Safety and Workers’ Compensation

New School for Child Development • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

Help Group is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Safety and Workers' Compensation to lead and oversee the organization's workplace safety programs and workers' compensation operations. This role is responsible for developing and implementing an enterprise-wide safety strategy, promoting a culture of safety and accountability, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing all aspects of the workers' compensation program. The goal is to foster a culture of safety, compliance, and employee well-being while helping ensure the dedicated staff can continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of those served.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Risk Management, Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in workplace safety, risk management, environmental health and safety (EHS), or workers' compensation administration.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience managing safety or workers’ compensation programs.
• Experience overseeing workers' compensation claims in California, including coordination with third-party administrators (TPAs), insurance carriers, medical providers, and legal counsel.
• Experience developing and implementing organization-wide safety programs.
• Experience managing regulatory compliance, including Cal/OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advance the organization's enterprise-wide safety program, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across all locations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations, including Cal/OSHA requirements, through audits, inspections, risk assessments, policy development, and employee training initiatives.
• Oversee incident prevention and response efforts, including workplace investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action planning, emergency preparedness, and business continuity programs.
• Manage all aspects of the workers' compensation program, from injury reporting and claim administration through return-to-work coordination and claim closure.
• Partner with third-party administrators, insurance carriers, legal counsel, and medical providers to effectively manage claims, litigation, settlements, and cost-containment strategies.
• Analyze safety and claims data to drive organizational improvements, develop performance metrics and executive dashboards, identify trends, and implement proactive risk reduction and injury prevention strategies.

Benefits

• Insurance plans for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance - options for 100% employer sponsored plans
• 403b Retirement Plan
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Benefit Hub - Employee Rewards and Incentives
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director