Worker's Compensation Program Manager
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Job Location:
Fresno, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
07-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Pay Range: $93825-$117275 per year
Purpose of Position:
The Workers Compensation Program Manager is responsible for the effective management and oversight of Foster Farms workers compensation program including coordination with the third-party administrator (TPA) and other key stakeholders. This position ensures timely accurate and fair resolution of claims while promoting a culture of care and compliance throughout the organization. The Program Manager develops and implements claim management strategies that reduce risk control costs and support positive recovery outcomes for injured employees. Additionally this role provides leadership in identifying injury trends recommending preventive measures and ensuring consistent high-quality claims handling practices aligned with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Essential Job Functions:
- Oversee TPA and insurance partners to ensure compliance and effective claims handling.
- Collaborate with legal counsel on complex and litigated claims including mediations depositions and settlements.
- Partner with HR Operations and Safety teams to support return-to-work programs injury prevention and incident investigations.
- Lead quarterly claim reviews to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure TPA compliance with contracts service standards and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Develop and track key performance metrics to improve outcomes reduce costs and strengthen program effectiveness.
- Serve as an advocate for injured employees while promoting consistency fairness and accountability in claims management.
- Provide education and guidance to field leaders on incident management and best practices.
- Stay current on changes in workers compensation laws and state regulations to ensure compliance.
- Oversee reserving practices ensuring timely and accurate updates.
- Review and approve adjuster settlement requests and reserve increases within authorized limits.
- Collaborate with internal leadership (Operations HR Legal Risk Management) and external partners (TPA insurers medical providers consultants and legal counsel) to manage claims effectively.
Additional Functions:
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in risk management law claims or related technical field preferred.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of claims experience working for an attorney insurance carrier TPA or self-insured employer.
- Position will be located onsite in the Central Valley
- Certifications/Designations: AIC ARM CPCU SIP designation or equivalent certification(s) preferred.
- Proficient with Insurer Claims systems and Risk Management Information Systems (RMIS).
- Strong Computer skills including Excel Word PowerPoint Gmail Google Suite.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Empathetic and caring demeanor with a strong focus on customer service.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively build develop and collaboratively work within cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical influential interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Must be results-oriented with the ability to drive continuous improvement within the organization.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities Females Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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- Project Management Methodology
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- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
At Foster Farms, our mission is to serve families great food. Since 1939, we have provided families with delicious, high-quality chicken and turkey products. Our portfolio includes a wide variety of fresh, frozen, and ready-to-eat poultry products to meet the needs of families. Foste ... View more
