Global Workers’ Compensation Leader

SGS; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Vacation days

Floating holidays

Job summary

SGS in Redmond, WA seeks an experienced Workers’ Compensation Manager to standardize global injury management across our multinational client base. You will advise on RFPs, manage the selected provider, and drive continuous program improvements.

You bring 8+ years in U.S. workers’ compensation, vendor and policy governance experience, and a track record of aligning cross-border programs within a global organization. This role sits in North America with global impact.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of workers’ compensation program management experience.
• Experience managing workers’ compensation claims, case management vendors, and return-to-work programs.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. workers’ compensation programs and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working within a multinational organization or supporting global workers’ compensation programs.
• Experience developing policies, governance structures, and operating frameworks for injury management programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop a consistent global strategy and operating approach for workers’ compensation programs.
• Advise and support the Occupational Health and Safety team during a global RFP for a workers’ compensation case management supplier.
• Support supplier requirements, evaluation, selection, procurement, and implementation activities.
• Manage the selected supplier, including performance, service quality, relationships, and ongoing program improvements.
• Establish policies, governance structures, and operational processes that promote global consistency while accommodating country-specific requirements.
• Oversee workers’ compensation claims, case management, and return-to-work practices.
• Analyze claims data, program costs, and performance trends to identify opportunities to improve outcomes.
• Advise senior leaders on workers’ compensation, disability management, and employee recovery programs.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external claims administrators, case management providers, insurers, and brokers.

Skills

Workers’ compensation program mgmt

Vendor management

Policy development

Global/international program exp

Stakeholder communication

Return-to-work programs

Job description

SGS in Redmond, WA seeks an experienced Workers’ Compensation Manager to standardize global injury management across our multinational client base. You will advise on RFPs, manage the selected provider, and drive continuous program improvements.

You bring 8+ years in U.S. workers’ compensation, vendor and policy governance experience, and a track record of aligning cross-border programs within a global organization. This role sits in North America with global impact.