Safety & Workers’ Compensation Specialist

Magnolia•Waco, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Magnolia, the Safety & Workers’ Compensation Specialist supports workplace safety and workers’ compensation programs by managing incident reporting, claim administration, OSHA compliance, and safety training initiatives. This position collaborates with operational leaders to reduce risk, support injured employees, and promote a safe work environment. The Safety & Workers’ Compensation Specialist manages day‑to‑day safety and workers’ compensation operations while maintaining accurate documentation and compliance. This position works from Magnolia Headquarters in Waco, Texas. It reports to the Employee Relations and Risk Compliance Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field from a 4-year college or university preferred
2-4 years of related work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
Possess a current OSHA certification preferred
Experience with OSHA compliance and workplace safety programs preferred
Proficiency in HRIS systems preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct workplace safety programs, inspections, audits, and hazard assessments
Coordinate or deliver required safety training, maintaining accurate training records for completion, expiration, recertification as needed
Ensure compliance with OSHA, state safety laws, and organizational standards
Plan and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal law including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
Maintain SDS (Safety Data Sheet) library, signage, safety equipment, and documentation
Maintain OSHA logs (300, 301, 300A) and ensure timely reporting and postings
Develop and coordinate safety training, communications, policies, procedures and programs
Develop, maintain, and ensure compliance with hazardous communication standards and hazardous materials disposal procedures
Serve as first point of contact for workplace injury reporting
Initiate and manage workers’ compensation claims
Assist in safety and workers compensation incident investigations to determine root causes and corrective actions
Coordinate and communicate in a timely manner with worker’s compensation carriers, medical providers, and employees
Track claim progress, return‑to‑work status, and restricted duty arrangements for workers’ compensation
Maintain worker’s compensation files, incident investigations, and safety records
Analyze injury and claim trends and recommend preventive actions, proactive actions, and cost containment measures
Facilitate and coordinate safety committees, ergonomics initiatives, and risk reduction projects
Designate safety committee members across the organization and conduct ongoing committee meetings
Partner with HR, Facilities, Operations, and Legal on safety and injury management.
Perform other duties as assigned