Workers Compensations & Safety Administrator

thyssenkrupp Materials NA•Southfield, MI

About The Position

The Worker’s Compensation & Safety Administrator is responsible for administering thyssenkrupp’s workers’ compensation program, supporting safe workplace practices, and ensuring compliance with state regulations and internal safety policies. This role coordinates injury reporting manages communications between employees, supervisors, clinics, and insurance providers, and provides safety related administrative support across business units. The Administrator plays a critical role in protecting employees' well being while minimizing risk and cost to the organization through timely reporting, regulatory adherence, and proactive communication.

Requirements

Associate degree in Human Resources, Occupational Safety, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
Knowledge of state Workers’ Compensation regulations and common industry practices.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees, providers, managers, and insurance representatives.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and ability to learn internal reporting systems.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience in workers’ compensation claims management, occupational health, or safety administration.
Experience in manufacturing, distribution, materials processing, or similar industrial environments.
Certification such as CWCP, WCCA/WCCP, OSHA training, or other safety or risk management credentials.
Familiarity with WC Insurers, State and Provincial Plans such as Zurich, Ohio BWC, Washington Labor & Industries, Ontario WSIB, etc. and related processes.
Experience supporting accident investigations, root‑cause analysis, or safety program administration.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding work‑related injuries, claims, restrictions, wage continuation, and return‑to-work requirements.
Initiate and file workers’ compensation claims with the company’s carrier(s) in accordance with state regulations and Company procedures.
Maintain communication with injured employees, supervisors, and insurance representatives throughout the lifecycle of each claim.
Ensure timely reporting of injuries, including OSHA‑recordable determinations and submission of required documentation.
Verify and track WC wage benefits, provider payments, mileage reimbursement, and claim status, ensuring accuracy and employee understanding.
Work with treating providers to clarify restrictions, obtain medical documentation, and ensure release‑to-work instructions are followed.
Coordinate transitional or modified duty opportunities with the facilities, including completion of the modified duty agreement.
Assist as needed, the submittal and payment of Workers’ Compensation premiums for applicable State Plans.
Support the completion, accuracy, and submission of Safety Incident Reports and Flash Reports.
Assist in accident investigations by gathering facts, documenting details, and communicating with site leadership.
Coordinate follow‑up actions including Learning from Accidents (LFA) sharing, restricted duty tracking, and safety compliance measures.
Help ensure all accidents, near misses, and hazards are reported promptly in accordance with company policy.
Maintain accurate safety records and participate in required audits or compliance reviews.
Ensure company policies and state laws governing workers’ compensation and workplace safety are followed consistently.
Maintain confidential WC files and records in compliance with HIPAA, state WC regulations, and internal policies.
Support safety communication initiatives and training components as needed.
Support the businesses by completing and distributing annual OSHA Logs as required, including completion of Federal required obligations.
Partner with HR, plant management, and Safety leadership to continuously improve reporting accuracy and injury prevention strategies.
Assist in coordinating onsite clinic visits, provider relationships, and return‑to-work communication expectations.
Support the businesses by completing and submitting the Federal Tier II data by location.
Meet TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies.