Safety Claims Administrator

Safety Claims Administrator

* Olathe, Kansas

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* United States

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General Responsibilities:

General Summary

The Safety Claims Administrator partners with operations, Safety, and Human Resources to deliver a consistent, caring, and compliant claims experience for employee-owners. This role administers and proactively manages Workers' Compensation and supports motor vehicle, property, and general liability claim activity.

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Roles and Responsibilities

* Review, evaluate, and process Workers' Compensation, automobile, and general liability claims from initial intake/opening through resolution/close; recommend next steps and coordinate with internal and external partners.

* Serve as an initial point of contact for incident reporting (injury, motor vehicle, property damage, and general liability), complete required data entry, and maintain accurate claim files and records throughout the process.

* Act as liaison between injured employee-owners, supervisors, medical providers, and third-party partners to support timely care, clear communication, and safe return-to-work outcomes consistent with Terracon's value of Caring.

* Maintain ongoing contact with adjusters, agents, nurse case managers, clinics, and employees throughout the course of a claim, document key updates, and follow-ups.

* Communicate claim reporting requirements, procedures, and notifications to managers, supervisors, and employee-owners; respond to questions regarding workers' compensation processes and procedures.

* Request payment for motor vehicle and property damage claims, as applicable.

* Prepare settlement/release documentation as applicable.

* Partner with Human Resources by communicating work-related and non-work-related injuries and supporting required documentation and follow-up.

* Prepare and maintain OSHA logs and related recordkeeping in compliance with regulations.

* Support related safety administration activities as needed (e.g., driver qualification, client prequalification documents, safety training recordkeeping, and medical monitoring).

* Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards; participate in pre-task planning; and report safety issues or concerns to management.

* Maintain quality standards on all work and documentation.

Minimum Requirements

* Education/experience:
Bachelor's degree in safety management or related field. In place of a degree: a minimum of 3-5 years of related administrative experience may be considered.

* Proficiency with computers and common office applications; ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels and work effectively as part of a team.

* Ability to handle incident and injury descriptions (and, at times, photos) that could be graphic in nature.

* Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple items with appropriate urgency and attention to detail.

* Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion.

* Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with workers' compensation claims administration, third-party claims administrators, and vendor coordination.

* Working knowledge of loss prevention and risk management; ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.

* Experience supporting incident/near-miss investigations, developing corrective actions, and coaching others on claim processes and/or safety key performance indicators.

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Maximum Salary: 31.25

Minimum Salary: 22.25

About Us

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities…