Hybrid Remote Risk Manager – Workers’ Compensation

Contra-Costa-County; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work schedule

Retirement benefits

Health plan options

Job summary

Contra Costa County is seeking a Risk Manager to lead the Workers’ Compensation Program, coordinating with the County Director of Risk Management. The role oversees self-insured claims, returns-to-work programs, and compliance with California WC laws.

Supervisory responsibilities and cross-department collaboration are essential. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration/finance, 4+ years in WC claims management (public agency preferred), with at least

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, finance, or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of full-time, professional level experience with workers’ compensation claims management, preferably with a public agency who is self-insured.
• At least two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the self-insured and self-administered Workers’ Compensation Program for the County and special districts.
• Supervising and directing the activities of Workers’ Compensation Program staff on the investigation and adjustment of Workers’ Compensation claims.
• Overseeing the administration of the County’s Occupational Return to Work Program.
• Interpreting California Code and laws applicable to Workers’ Compensation benefits, and staying current on recent law and legislation to ensure compliance by the County Workers’ Compensation Program.
• Acting as the main contact with county departments, special districts, outside agencies, state and federal agencies conducting audits.
• Developing, reviewing, and modifying procedures for the adjustment of injury cases and operational workflows.
• Maintaining statistical information, including amount of open reserves, projections for future costs and claims cost incurred.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Organization

Results oriented

Database spreadsheets

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration/finance

Tools

Database spreadsheets

Job description

Contra Costa County is seeking a Risk Manager to lead the Workers’ Compensation Program, coordinating with the County Director of Risk Management. The role oversees self-insured claims, returns-to-work programs, and compliance with California WC laws.

Supervisory responsibilities and cross-department collaboration are essential. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration/finance, 4+ years in WC claims management (public agency preferred), with at least