Risk Specialist

Heidelberg Materials; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401(k) retirement savings with company

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a Risk Specialist I to support the administration and execution of risk management and insurance programs. You will coordinate supplier prequalification, manage data systems, and ensure compliant documentation across the organization.

The role involves working with brokers, field personnel, and senior leaders in a hybrid environment with travel across North America.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in Insurance or Risk Management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft products.
• Knowledge of risk management programs, and research/analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of insurance policies, certificates of insurance and surety (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support administration and execution of North American risk management and insurance programs.
• Coordinate insurance-related activities and supplier prequalification processes.
• Maintain risk management data systems and ensure compliant documentation.
• Assist with the Surety program and certificate issuance with brokers and field teams.
• Assist with invoicing, budgeting, audits, and broker billing activities.
• Work with providers on inspections, audits, and compliance inquiries.
• Develop and update processes, support acquisition projects, and assist with ad hoc tasks.
• Distribute risk-related documentation and manage data uploads to company systems.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, Procurement, and external partners.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Risk management

Analytical skills

Insurance knowledge

Tools

ISN Supplier Prequalification System

Ventiv RIMS

Certificate management

Job description

Line of Business: Service & Support

Pay Range: $67,130.00 – $89,516.66

The Risk Specialist I supports the administration and execution of Heidelberg Materials’ North American risk management and insurance programs. This role is responsible for coordinating insurance-related activities, managing supplier prequalification and surety processes, maintaining risk management data systems, and ensuring accurate documentation and compliance across the organization.

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world’s largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage the ISN Supplier Prequalification System, including regular regional meetings with Procurement and ISN and handling ISN training.

• Assist the Risk Manager in coordinating the placement and administration of the Company’s insurance program, including analyzing underwriting information for accuracy and timely completion of applications.

• Assist with the Ventiv RIMS system, analyzing data for accuracy, and creating and maintaining historical risk exposure schedules for the firm’s property and liability programs.

• Distribute Vehicle ID cards and upload records into the company system.

• Manage the Surety program and process, including working with brokers and field personnel to ensure timely issuance, increases, decreases, name changes, follow-up, and documentation.

• Work with brokers to distribute certificates of insurance at renewal and process certificate requests from third parties.

• Manage insurance-related invoicing, including coding, tracking, filing, auditing premium payments, and assisting with insurer and broker billing activities.

• Assist with insurance provider inspections, audits, compliance activities, technical inquiries from the business, and provide guidance as needed.

• Develop and update processes and procedures, assist with acquisition projects, and support the Risk Manager with special and ad hoc projects as assigned.

What Are We Looking For

• Minimum of 1 - 3 years of experience in Insurance or Risk Management.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft excel and other Microsoft products.

• Knowledge of risk management programs; knowledge of research and analysis techniques.

• Knowledge of insurance policies, certificates of insurance and surety, preferred.

Work Environment

• Executive-level role supporting operations across North America.

• Hybrid, office-based, and field engagement as business needs require.

• Regular collaboration with senior leaders, functional teams, and external partners.

• Travel within the U.S. and Canada required to support business objectives and stakeholder engagement.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions

• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:

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