Risk Management Specialist (153462)

The position of Risk Management Specialist (Insurance) will be based out of our Dallas TX location!

Summary
The Risk Management Specialist is responsible for providing best practices in workers compensation management across Rexel USA. Responsible for assisting in the identification and evaluation of Rexel USAs property and casualty risks as well as developing and implementing programs and processes to control the cost of insurance and claims.

What Youll Do

• Provide best practices in workers compensation management across RHUSA
• Daily Management of third-party administrator for all RHUSA workers compensation claims
• Liaise with National Safety Manager on Workers Compensation claims analysis in support of Safety and prevention initiatives and OSHA reporting
• Manage Workers Compensation cost containment efforts on behalf of RHUSA
• Work with Operations on the management of task-based return to work programs
• Prepare quarterly Risk Management expenditure reports and reports for the annual actuarial review
• Manage key relationships involved in oversight of claims within Monopolistic States
• Assist in the maintenance of Third-Party Administrators account hierarchy and Account instructions
• Collect all payroll and related data for Policy Renewal negotiations
• Daily liaison with adjusters and RHUSA Operations and Human Resources to troubleshoot claims issues
• Assist in settlement negotiations on all claims in liaison with Director Risk Management Legal Outside Counsel and Finance
• Participate in quarterly claim reviews and best practice audits with Third Party Administrator and other key members of the Risk team
• Manage legacy workers compensation claims following the acquisition of new entities
• Provide support in all areas of the Risk Management department with regard to claims handling risk analytics and the day-to-day questions in support of our business
• Other duties as assigned

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties knowledge skills and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery integrity and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What Youll Need

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent
• 5 years of experience
• Experience managing Property and Casualty insurance programs with an employer with multiple locations and jurisdictions
• Risk Management experience preferably with a large employer

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Thorough understanding of detailed analysis of overall claims costs trends and how to mitigate them
• Understanding of the principles relating to Return to Work Programs and post-loss cost reduction techniques
• Clear understanding of the business case for improving post-loss management
• Ability to work across different departments including Risk Safety HR Legal and Operations
• Experience working within an environment with multiple locations and knowledge of workers compensation laws in all 50 states
• Knowledge with claims handling and underwriting principles of other insurance lines such as Property Auto and General Liability
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint etc).
• Experience of working with RMIS systems

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold None
• Exposed to bio hazardous conditions None
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations None
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock None
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment None
• Travels to offsite locations None

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position Constantly at least 51%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location Frequently 21% to 50%
• Use hands to finger handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery Constantly at least 51%
• Stoop kneel crouch or crawl: Must be able to position ones self to maintain computers in the lab including under desks and in the server closet None
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder None
• Talk hear taste smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions Constantly at least 51%

Weight and Force

• Up to 10 pounds None
• Up to 25 pounds None
• Up to 50 pounds None
• Up to 100 pounds None
• More than 100 pounds None

Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor) and its affiliated companies is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.