Risk Management Analyst

Sacbar; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacbar in Gardena, CA seeks a professional to administer workers’ compensation and liability programs under general direction. Responsibilities include managing claims with third-party administrators, maintaining related records, analyzing risks, and advising on insurance needs.

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 2+ years of related experience are required. The role involves coordinating with managers and legal counsel as needed, preparing reports, and supporting budget processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience in workers’ compensation, safety, and claims management.
• Knowledge of liability and workers’ compensation laws.

Responsibilities

• Organize and administer workers’ compensation and liability programs.
• Implement policies for loss control and liability.
• Coordinate claims administration with third‑party administrators.
• Ensure forms and procedures are followed in claims activities.
• Consult with Manager and/or Director to determine proper actions regarding claims.
• Maintain safety, workers’ compensation and insurance files.
• Investigate liability claims and lawsuits to ensure claim validity.
• Process summons and complaints.
• Assist in administration of the City’s general insurance programs, including self‑insurance and certificates of insurance.
• Monitor and analyze insured and uninsured risks; recommend insurance types and levels.
• Analyze loss-expectancies.
• Prepare reports and budget information related to claims.
• Represent the department in meetings and legal proceedings as assigned.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

Organization & administration

Policy interpretation

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration / Business Administration / Risk Management

Tools

Office software (MS Office)

Job description

Description

Under general direction, performs a variety of assignments related to the administration of the City’s workers’ compensation, loss prevention, insurance, and safety programs; and to perform related work as required.

Representative Duties

Organize and administer workers’ compensation and liability programs; Implement policies and procedures pertinent to the City’s loss control and liability; administer the liability claims program by coordinating claims administration with third-party administrators; ensure the appropriate forms are completed and procedures are followed in claims activities; consult with Manager and/or Director, and when assigned, legal counsel to determine proper actions regarding claims; maintain safety, workers’ compensation and insurance related files and documents; investigate liability claims and lawsuits to ensure claim validity; process summons and complaints; assist in the administration of the City’s general insurance programs; including self‑insurance, contract renewal and certificates of insurance; Monitor and analyze insured and uninsured risks making recommendations on appropriate types and levels of insurance; analyze loss expectancies; procure insurance and excess insurance policies; respond to or appropriately refer questions from employees regarding insurance programs; serve as a resource to employees, elected officials, directors and supervisors regarding liability issues; conduct research and compile a variety of reports and documents relative to program activities; monitor and report employee lost time and modified duty activities; prepare reports of City property damage and prepare requests for insurance reimbursements, restitution or subrogation; counsel injured employees regarding benefits, medical treatment, or job status; investigate accidents and prepare related reports; assist in the preparation of budget documents by providing information relative to claims; may be required to represent the department in meetings and legal proceedings, as assigned; perform other related duties as required.

Education and/or Experience

Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities, equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree, with major course work in public administration, business administration, risk management, or a closely related field; AND two years of progressively responsible and varied professional experience in workers’ compensation, industrial safety and claims management.

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of workers’ compensation, loss prevention, and safety program administration.
• Modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software. Reporting requirements for on-the-job injuries, property damage or loss and safety violations.
• Knowledge of State and Federal law as it applies to liability and workers compensation claims.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Methods and techniques for basic report preparation and writing.

Ability to

• Prepare clear and concise administrative and statistical reports and analysis.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records. Handle confidential matters with discretion. Work closely with outside claims administrators.
• Investigate or assist in the investigation of claims. Understand, explain, and apply policies and procedures. Analyze and recommend policy and procedural changes. Operate a computer and utilize a variety of office equipment. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.