12241 - Corporate Workers Compensation Manager (Virtual within USA) Job Listing at Kelly Services in United States of America (Job ID 12241)

Description

Together we change lives.

Kelly is a team of experts driven by our belief that the impact of the right person in the right job is limitless.

No matter where you are in your career journey you can apply your knowledge and passion to move people, organizations, and communities forward.   You'll have opportunities to grow your expertise and capabilities, both professionally and personally.  As a team we celebrate inclusion, caring and collaboration.  As a company we value your contribution, we work with integrity, and we always put people first – so your impact really will change lives.

Our Workers' Compensation Manager is accountable for:

• Overseeing workers' compensation processes, ensuring adherence to statutes, regulations, and Kelly-specific service instructions while managing TPA and field operations compliance
• Expediting claim closures by collaborating with TPA adjusters and defense attorneys to determine effective strategies for settlement, trial, or resolution
• Selecting, negotiating, and managing external defense counsel to align with Kelly's litigation management strategies, ensuring optimal legal representation and cost efficiency
• Monitoring and ensuring appropriate financial reserves on claims, leveraging expertise in state-specific regulations, exposure estimates, diagnosis, and treatment plans
• Providing subject matter expertise and training on workers' compensation processes, while driving process improvements and ensuring adherence to legal compliance and best practices across Kelly business units
• Building relationships with operations, leadership, and corporate functions, identifying opportunities to enhance client satisfaction and service quality, managing workers' compensation chargebacks, and supporting cost management initiatives

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Experiences:

• Bachelor's degree in business or insurance designations a plus
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to a high-quality work ethic, with an ability to hold oneself accountable for specific outcomes
• Clear, concise communication, presentation, and documentation skills

Seeking 10+ years of work experience in Workers' Compensation claims adjusting, with at least 5 years handling complex or litigated claims. Candidates must have working knowledge of state workers' compensation statutes within at least one jurisdiction (multiple jurisdictions preferred), along with experience in claim valuations, reserving for estimated ultimate costs.  Candidates need have negotiated settlements and dispositions of serious claims, including interpreting medical terminology/documentation. 

Total compensation package and benefits applicable to the position – understanding that each person has unique professional and personal needs focused on your total well-being. Explore our range of benefits for full-time employees at: https://rs.benefitsatkelly.com/  

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, including, but not limited to, race, gender, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.