Head of Employee Risk & Workplace Safety

Cambridge Healthcare Services, LLC; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Healthcare Services, LLC is seeking a Director of Employee Risk Management to lead the organization’s Workers’ Compensation, employee safety and risk management programs across California facilities.

This role partners with HR, operations, facility leadership, insurance carriers, TPAs, brokers and legal counsel to reduce injuries, manage claims and minimize organizational exposure while maintaining compliance with OSHA and Cal/OSHA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Risk Mgmt, Business, Occupational Safety or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years in Workers’ Compensation or employee risk management.
• Experience in California Workers’ Compensation required.
• Knowledge of Cal/OSHA and workplace safety requirements.
• Healthcare, skilled nursing, or multi-location environment experience preferred.
• Experience with third-party administrators, carriers, brokers and counsel.
• Willingness to travel within California for facilities as needed.
• Professional certification such as ARM/CPCU/CSP/WCCP preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of the Workers’ Compensation program, claims and resolution strategies.
• Collaborate with TPAs, carriers, brokers and legal counsel to ensure timely, appropriate handling of claims.
• Review high-exposure claims and recommend actions.
• Monitor claim activity, trends, reserves and costs to reduce exposure.
• Coordinate regular claim reviews with internal and external partners.
• Oversee workplace safety programs and support facilities in preventing injuries.
• Investigate accidents and implement corrective actions with HR and leadership.
• Ensure OSHA/Cal/OSHA compliance and timely reporting for serious incidents.
• Develop policies and training on workers’ compensation, safety and risk management.
• Travel to Cambridge facilities as necessary for investigations and training.

Skills

Judgment

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Cambridge Healthcare Services, LLC is seeking a Director of Employee Risk Management to lead the organization’s Workers’ Compensation, employee safety and risk management programs across California facilities.

This role partners with HR, operations, facility leadership, insurance carriers, TPAs, brokers and legal counsel to reduce injuries, manage claims and minimize organizational exposure while maintaining compliance with OSHA and Cal/OSHA.