Director of Workers' Compensation and Compliance

National Beef•Kansas City, MO

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Workers' Compensation and Compliance for National Beef Packing Company will oversee the strategic planning and administration of the organization's workers' compensation and the organizations compliance programs. The role is responsible for ensuring the program is compliant with regulations, effective in managing costs, and focused on the care and safe return-to-work of injured employees. Additionally, this individual will have oversite to the adherence to all relevant laws and regulations while developing and implementing strategies to mitigate potential business risks. The role requires a strategic leader who can identify, assess, and manage risks related to legal, ethical, human resources and auto-liability and worker’s compensation matters.

Requirements

Experience: Candidates for a Director position typically have extensive, progressive experience in risk management and workers' compensation claims. Senior-level roles may require more than 10 years of experience.
Education: A bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or a related field is generally required. Advanced degrees like a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or certifications such as Certified Workers' Compensation Professional (CWCP) or Associate in Risk Management (ARM) are often preferred.
Knowledge: Must possess deep knowledge of federal and state workers' compensation laws and regulations, industry best practices, and claims management principles.
Analytical skills: Strong ability to analyze claims data, identify trends, and develop data-driven strategies for cost containment and program improvement.
Communication and negotiation: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for managing relationships with all stakeholders, including negotiating with claimants and legal counsel.
Leadership: Proven leadership skills with the ability to build and guide high-performing teams, manage personnel, and drive strategy.
Software proficiency: Familiarity with claims management systems and data analysis tools like Microsoft Excel is necessary.
Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Responsibilities

Program leadership and strategy: Develop and execute the workers' compensation strategy, aligning policies and procedures with organizational goals and industry best practices. For large companies, this includes multi-jurisdictional compliance.
Claims oversight: Oversee the entire claims management lifecycle, from initial reporting to resolution. This often involves managing third-party administrators (TPAs) and other vendors to ensure timely, fair, and cost-effective claims handling.
Litigation management: Provide guidance on complex, high-exposure claims and manage litigation matters in collaboration with internal and external legal counsel resolving, settling and bringing litigated matters to a close
Risk mitigation and loss control: Analyze claims data to identify trends and implement proactive initiatives to reduce workplace injuries, minimize risk, and control claim costs.
Stakeholder liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, human resources, finance, legal, insurance carriers, and regulatory bodies.
Audits and investigations: Oversee or lead internal audits and investigations into alleged or potential compliance violations, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are taken.
Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as HR, IT, Legal, and Operations, to ensure risk management and compliance efforts are integrated into business processes.
Incident response: Manage incident reporting and investigations, including overseeing an incident hotline and developing corrective action plans.
Budgeting and reporting: Develop and manage the program's budget. Create and present performance reports and dashboards to senior leadership on claims performance, emerging risks, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Team management: Recruit, supervise, and mentor a team of workers' compensation professionals, such as claims managers and analysts. Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Other duties as assigned