Risk Management Specialist

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Department of Revenue’s Human Resources team supports employees throughout their careers while helping create a safe, healthy, and productive workplace. Within Human Resources, the Benefits and Risk Management team oversees programs that support employee well-being and help reduce workplace risk, including workers’ compensation, return-to-work, safety and ergonomics, employee benefits, and related HR programs. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative HR team and play an important role in strengthening risk management practices across the Department. If you enjoy solving problems, working with people, analyzing information, and developing processes that support employees and the organization, this may be the opportunity for you.

Requirements

• Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position, which must include one or more of the following areas: workers compensation, risk management, occupational or workplace safety, return to work programs, claims administration, ergonomics or workplace injury prevention.
• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years. This experience must include one or more of the following areas: workers compensation, risk management, occupational or workplace safety, return to work programs, claims administration, ergonomics or workplace injury prevention.
• Must maintain Colorado residency throughout their employment and comply with all applicable State of Colorado and department remote work policies, procedures, and requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Six (6) years of professional experience specifically in workers compensation, risk management, occupational safety, return-to-work programs, or a closely related field.
• Experience administering or coordinating workers’ compensation claims, including working with employees, supervisors, third-party administrators, insurance carriers, or state risk-management programs.
• Experience developing, administering, or coordinating a return-to-work program for employees with work-related or non-work-related injuries or illnesses.
• Experience conducting workplace safety assessments, risk assessments, or ergonomic evaluations and recommending measures to reduce workplace risk.
• Experience analyzing claims, safety, or risk-management data, identifying trends, and developing reports or recommendations.
• Experience interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to workers’ compensation, workplace safety, risk management, or related HR programs.
• Experience developing or delivering training, guidance, or consultation to employees, supervisors, or management on risk-management or HR-related topics.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor workers’ compensation claims, including claim intake, tracking, documentation, and coordination with State Risk Management and third-party administrators.
• Serve as a resource to injured employees and supervisors throughout the workers’ compensation process and provide guidance regarding applicable processes and requirements.
• Administer and manage the Department’s return-to-work program for employees with work-related and non-work-related injuries or illnesses.
• Partner with employees, supervisors, and appropriate HR staff to communicate return-to-work options, coordinate documentation, and support effective return-to-work processes.
• Track and analyze claims, safety, and risk-management data; identify trends; develop reports; and provide information to support program and management decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve risk-management strategies, systems, procedures, and processes and provide recommendations to HR leadership.
• Conduct ergonomic evaluations, identify workplace risk exposures, recommend improvements, and support workplace safety and injury-prevention efforts.
• Collaborate with divisions and the DOR Safety and Security Team on risk assessments, safety audits, training initiatives, and other safety-related activities.
• Develop and provide training, guidance, and consultation to employees and supervisors on workers’ compensation, safety, ergonomics, and other risk-management topics.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, policies, procedures, and program requirements and provide backup support for employee benefits activities when needed.

Benefits

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed