Worker's Compensation Specialist

This role supports the administration of the company's workers' compensation and occupational injury management program across the U.S., with exposure to Canada and Mexico. You will partner closely with EHS, HR, operations leaders, and external partners to support consistent, employee-centered processes.

Program Administration & Case Support

• Serve as a primary point of contact for workers' compensation claims from initiation through closure.

• Prepare and submit First Reports of Injury and related documentation accurately and on time.

• Partner with third-party administrators, carriers, and insurance partners to support timely information exchange.

• Maintain visibility of open claims and support communication between injured employees, supervisors, HR, EHS, and external partners.

• Track claim status, reserves, and settlements, escalating questions or discrepancies as needed.

• Support the EHS team by gathering documentation for complex or litigated claims.

• Assist with coordinating modified duty assignments and interactive process meetings when needed.

• Support quarterly claim review meetings through reporting, data preparation, and follow-up actions.

Employee & Leader Partnership

• Provide clear, compassionate guidance to injured employees on processes, timelines, and available resources.

• Support operations leaders and HR with claim information and return-to-work coordination.

• Partner with leaders to identify light-duty or transitional work aligned with medical restrictions.

• Assist with preparing materials or information for manager training related to incident reporting, documentation, and lag-time reduction.

Compliance & Reporting

• Support compliance with workers' compensation regulations, OSHA recordkeeping, and internal reporting standards.

• Maintain accurate OSHA 300 logs, state filings, and audit documentation.

• Assist with gathering information related to compliance activities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

• Partner with EHS to help ensure consistency between injury management and safety reporting.

Analytics & Continuous Improvement

• Track and report on key metrics such as claim frequency, lag time, medical and indemnity costs, and closure efficiency.

• Run reports and provide data to support analysis conducted by EHS leadership.

• Assist with documenting process updates and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Collaboration & Cross-Border Support

• Support coordination of occupational injury programs across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

• Share best practices with HR and EHS partners to help strengthen process consistency.

• Stay informed on program updates and changes communicated by EHS leadership.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

• 3-5 years of experience supporting workers' compensation or occupational injury management, preferably in a multi-site environment.

• Experience working with a third-party administrator or insurance carrier preferred.

• Exposure to multi-state or cross-border environments (U.S., Canada, or Mexico) is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of workers' compensation processes and return-to-work practices, with the ability and willingness to learn additional requirements.

• Familiarity with Canadian WSIB/CNESST and Mexican IMSS/STPS programs is a plus.

• Strong analytical, reporting, and organizational skills, including proficiency in Excel and HRIS or claims management systems.

• Clear communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.

• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

• Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and accountability in a fast-paced environment.

Certifications (Preferred, Not Required)

• Workers' compensation, risk management, HR, or safety-related certifications are a plus.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging

We believe a workplace that encourages and values different voices, perspectives, and backgrounds builds better teams, better solutions, and more innovation. The goal is for every single team member to have a voice and experience a sense of belonging here, regardless of where they sit in the organization and what their background is. We look forward to your sharing your outstanding and unique talents and perspectives with us!

BEHR (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company's policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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