Human Resources Risk Manager

Outfield Healthcare Partners; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Outfield Healthcare Partners seeks an experienced HR Risk Manager to oversee workers’ compensation, injury reporting, training, and transportation compliance across its facilities in multiple states.

The role requires proactive leadership, collaboration with legal and insurance partners, and occasional travel to sites to ensure regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of HR, workers’ compensation, or risk management experience in healthcare or multi-site settings.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, workers’ compensation laws, and vehicle compliance across states.
• Experience supporting litigated workers’ comp or labor cases with legal teams.
• Ability to conduct facility audits and prepare professional reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workers’ compensation claims, ensuring timely reporting and return-to-work actions.
• Audit injury logs, incident reports, and claims data to identify trends and prevention opportunities.
• Coach facility teams on injury documentation, corrective actions, and OSHA reporting.
• Collaborate with legal counsel and insurers on litigated cases for effective management.
• Monitor transportation compliance including DMV records and insurance coverage.
• Educate leaders and staff on injury prevention and risk practices.
• Serve as the point of contact for risk inquiries from facilities and vendors.
• Develop and track KPIs for injuries, claims resolution, and audits.

Skills

OSHA regulations knowledge

Workers' compensation laws

Vehicle compliance standards

Litigation support with legal teams

Facility audits

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field

Job description

About Us

We are a multi-state operator of skilled nursing and senior living facilities committed to delivering high-quality care and cultivating a strong, compliant workforce. We are seeking an experienced HR Risk Manager to join our team and oversee critical aspects of risk management related to workers’ compensation, transportation compliance, and legal exposure across our facilities.

Position Summary

The HR Risk Manager plays a vital role in minimizing legal and financial exposure by managing workers’ compensation programs, auditing injury reports and claims, providing training and support to facility leadership, and ensuring transportation compliance for company vehicles. This position requires a proactive leader who can collaborate across departments and state lines to ensure regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee workers’ compensation claims, ensuring timely and accurate reporting, coordination with third-party administrators, and follow-through on return-to-work plans.
• Conduct audits of injury logs, incident reports, and claims data to identify trends and opportunities for prevention and early intervention.
• Support and coach facility teams in proper injury documentation, corrective actions, and OSHA reporting requirements.
• Partner with legal counsel and insurance carriers on litigated cases to ensure effective case management and resolution.
• Track and ensure transportation compliance with company vehicle usage, DMV record monitoring, and insurance coverage requirements.
• Provide education and training to facility leaders and staff on injury prevention, risk practices, and transportation safety protocols.
• Serve as a key point of contact for risk-related inquiries from facilities, vendors, and leadership.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for injury trends, claim resolution, and compliance audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HR, workers’ compensation, or risk management in a healthcare or multi-site organization, preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, workers’ compensation laws, and vehicle compliance standards across multiple states.
• Experience supporting litigated workers’ comp or labor cases in collaboration with legal teams.
• Ability to conduct facility audits and prepare professional reports and recommendations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable providing training and guidance to field leaders.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support facilities and/or to complete program audit in multiple states.