Risk Specialist

Line of Business:
Service & Support Pay Range: $67,130.00 – $89,516.66

The Risk Specialist I supports the administration and execution of Heidelberg Materials' North American risk management and insurance programs. This role is responsible for coordinating insurance-related activities, managing supplier prequalification and surety processes, maintaining risk management data systems, and ensuring accurate documentation and compliance across the organization.

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

• Manage the ISN Supplier Prequalification System, including regular regional meetings with Procurement and ISN and handling ISN training.
• Assist the Risk Manager in coordinating the placement and administration of the Company's insurance program, including analyzing underwriting information for accuracy and timely completion of applications.
• Assist with the Ventiv RIMS system, analyzing data for accuracy, and creating and maintaining historical risk exposure schedules for the firm's property and liability programs.
• Distribute Vehicle  and upload records into the company system.
• Manage the Surety program and process, including working with brokers and field personnel to ensure timely issuance, increases, decreases, name changes, follow-up, and documentation.
• Work with brokers to distribute certificates of insurance at renewal and process certificate requests from third parties.
• Manage insurance-related invoicing, including coding, tracking, filing, auditing premium payments, and assisting with insurer and broker billing activities.
• Assist with insurance provider inspections, audits, compliance activities, technical inquiries from the business, and provide guidance as needed.
• Develop and update processes and procedures, assist with acquisition projects, and support the Risk Manager with special and ad hoc projects as assigned.

• Minimum of 1 - 3 years of experience in Insurance or Risk Management.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft excel and other Microsoft products.
• Knowledge of risk management programs; knowledge of research and analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of insurance policies, certificates of insurance and surety, preferred.
• Work Environment Executive-level role supporting operations across North America.
• Hybrid, office-based, and field engagement as business needs require.
• Regular collaboration with senior leaders, functional teams, and external partners.
• Travel within the U.S. and Canada required to support business objectives and stakeholder engagement.

Competitive base salary

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry.

In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work!

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future.

We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.