Workers' Compensation Specialist

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ABOUT US

S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation.

Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t-shirt distributor to a leading, multi-billion-dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling the growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes. We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Note - this is not an adjuster role

The Worker’s Compensation Specialist reports directly to the Worker’s Compensation Manager. The Worker’s Compensation Specialist is responsible for supporting all aspects of the workers’ compensation (WC) program. This role will assist the Workers’ Compensation Manager to ensure timely and accurate claims reporting, maintain compliance with state and federal requirements, and serve as a key member of the workers’ compensation team as it relates to the overall development and oversight of the WC program.

The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, organized, able to work on multiple tasks with little to no supervision, and will have a solid knowledge base in workers’ compensation.

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

Salaried (based on experience)

Monday-Friday, Full-Time, Exempt

Remote Available

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide day to day support of the workers' compensation program.
• Assist in the coordination and management of the workers’ compensation claims program.
• Ensure timely reporting of claims and maintain accurate documentation.
• Monitor claim status and follow up on medical treatment, return-to-work plans, and case progression.
• Collaborate with HR, insurance carriers, third party administrators, etc. to ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies, as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee medical and claim information.
• Assist in developing and implementing return-to-work and light-duty programs.
• Assist in the continuous development of a best-in-class worker’s compensation program.
• Schedule worker’s compensation meetings/trainings, as needed.
• Assist in preparing reports and metrics for management review.
• Complete administrative tasks as needed to support the Safety team.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• High school diploma or equivalent, with an associate degree in risk management or a related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in workers' compensation claims management role(s) – (carrier or employer side)
• Strong understanding of workers' compensation procedures.
• Knowledge of state and federal workers' compensation laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of monopolistic state requirements and processes.
• Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Passionate commitment to health and safety.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

In performing this job, the employee will be working remotely and should have suitable/dedicated space that ensures confidentiality in the handling of company information.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The job will be performed remotely. There may be some travel which will be less than 1%, if at all.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.