Specialist, Workers Compensation

Cayuga Medical Center•Ithaca, MI

5d•$75,000 - $95,000•Remote

About The Position

The Workers’ Compensation Specialist administers Centralus Health’s self-insured Workers’ Compensation program. The role supports regulatory compliance, cost-effective claim management, timely return-to-work processes, and alignment with organizational risk management and operational goals. It works closely with Human Resources, Customer Safety, Risk Management, Finance, Legal, third-party administrators (TPAs), brokers, and the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB). This is a 100% remote position with no travel required. The stated pay range is $75,000–$95,000 per year, plus benefits.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Safety, Risk Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with TPAs, brokers, excess carriers, and external legal counsel.
Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Experience in Workers’ Compensation, claims management, or risk management, preferably in a self-insured environment.
Working knowledge of New York State Workers’ Compensation law and WCB requirements.

Responsibilities

Oversee and administer Centralus Health’s self-insured Workers’ Compensation program, including filing and managing injury reports through disposition.
Manage Workers’ Compensation spending, including claim costs, TPA services, New York State WCB assessments, and excess Workers’ Compensation coverage in coordination with broker partners; identify savings opportunities and implement corrective strategies.
Develop, implement, and monitor early return-to-work and transitional duty programs.
Standardize and streamline Workers’ Compensation processes across business units, including centralizing injury reporting systems and reducing TPA fragmentation.
Complete and submit New York State Workers’ Compensation Board quarterly and annual self-insured assessments.
Coordinate and lead regular claim audits with TPAs to ensure appropriate reserving, compliance, and alignment of claim strategies.
Participate in claim reviews, settlement discussions, and legal proceedings when beneficial to claim defense.
Maintain OSHA 300/300A/301 logs and ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory reporting requirements.
Provide professional safety guidance in response to injury and illness trends and individual incidents.
Collaborate with HR and Benefits to coordinate Workers’ Compensation with FMLA, disability, and leave programs.
Respond to internal stakeholder and shareholder document requests, data inquiries, and compliance needs in a timely manner.
Monitor loss trends and provide reporting and analytics to senior stakeholders.