Risk Management Specialist

The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect.

The vision of the department is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video!

As part of the State of Colorado, DOR offers a competitive benefits package to permanent employees:

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

The Department of Revenue’s Human Resources team supports employees throughout their careers while helping create a safe, healthy, and productive workplace. Within Human Resources, the Benefits and Risk Management team oversees programs that support employee well‑being and help reduce workplace risk, including workers’ compensation, return‑to‑work, safety and ergonomics, employee benefits, and related HR programs.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative HR team and play an important role in strengthening risk management practices across the Department. If you enjoy solving problems, working with people, analyzing information, and developing processes that support employees and the organization, this may be the opportunity for you.

The HR Risk Management Specialist serves as a primary resource for the Department’s risk management programs. This position manages workers’ compensation and return-to-work activities, supports workplace safety and ergonomics initiatives, analyzes risk-related data, and partners with employees, supervisors, HR leadership, and other stakeholders to identify risks and improve processes. The position also provides training and guidance on risk management programs and provides limited support to the Benefits Specialist as needed.

• Workers’ Compensation Program Management: Administer and monitor workers’ compensation claims, including claim intake, tracking, documentation, and coordination with State Risk Management and third‑party administrators.
• Employee and Supervisor Support: Serve as a resource to injured employees and supervisors throughout the workers’ compensation process and provide guidance regarding applicable processes and requirements.
• Return‑to‑Work Program: Administer and manage the Department’s return‑to‑work program for employees with work‑related and non‑work‑related injuries or illnesses.
• Return‑to‑Work Coordination: Partner with employees, supervisors, and appropriate HR staff to communicate return‑to‑work options, coordinate documentation, and support effective return‑to‑work processes.
• Risk Data Analysis and Reporting: Track and analyze claims, safety, and risk‑management data; identify trends; develop reports; and provide information to support program and management decisions.
• Risk Management Improvements: Identify opportunities to improve risk‑management strategies, systems, procedures, and processes and…