Senior Risk Manager

CornerStone Professional Placement; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

CornerStone Professional Placement is seeking an experienced Risk Manager to oversee a large-scale workers' compensation and return-to-work program for 9,000+ employees, including first responders. The role emphasizes claims oversight, TPA performance, regulatory compliance, and financial risk mitigation.

Leadership and judgment are essential to balance employee well-being with cost control. The position reports to senior leadership and requires collaboration with HR, legal counsel, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 5+ years of risk mgmt experience with workers' comp.
• Texas licensing or ability to obtain W.C. adjuster license within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of a self-insured workers' compensation program, including claims, medical case management, litigation coordination, settlements, and return-to-work initiatives.
• Manage TPAs, insurers, and legal partners; review claims, SLAs, exposure, and cost-reduction strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Texas workers' compensation regulations, including DWC hearings.
• Analyze claims trends, loss data, budgets, and reports; monitor large-loss cases and financial controls.
• Collaborate with HR, legal, and occupational health to strengthen return-to-work programs and risk management initiatives.

Skills

WCCP/CWCP designation

Workers' compensation expertise

Vendor management

Claims analytics

Return-to-work programs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Claims management systems

TPA reporting platforms

DWC regulatory systems

Budget management tools

Job description

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

• Pay: $60/hour
• Schedule: Hybrid, Monday-Friday

ROLE IMPACT

We are seeking an experienced Risk Manager to oversee a large-scale workers' compensation and return-to-work program supporting more than 9,000 employees, including first responders. This high-visibility role focuses on claims oversight, third-party administrator (TPA) performance, regulatory compliance, and financial risk mitigation. Success requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to resolve complex, high-profile claims while balancing employee well-being, operational efficiency, and financial accountability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead daily operations of a self-insured workers' compensation program, overseeing claims from initial reporting through resolution, including medical case management, litigation coordination, settlements, and return-to-work initiatives.


• Manage third-party administrators (TPAs), insurance vendors, and legal partners. Conduct claims reviews, monitor contractual service levels, evaluate claims exposure, and develop strategies to reduce costs and improve outcomes.


• Ensure compliance with Texas workers' compensation regulations, including participation in Benefit Review Conferences and Contested Case Hearings before the Texas Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC).


• Analyze claims trends, loss data, and program performance. Develop reports, monitor large-loss cases, manage operational budgets, and recommend improvements to claims administration, financial controls, and risk mitigation strategies.


• Partner with Human Resources, legal counsel, department leadership, and occupational health providers to strengthen return-to-work programs, deliver training, improve claims processes, and support organization-wide risk management initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.


• Minimum 5 years of risk management experience emphasizing workers' compensation claims handling, claims supervision, vendor management, and client services, including at least 2 years of administrative or supervisory responsibility.


• Valid Texas Driver's License and possession of, or ability to obtain, a Texas Workers' Compensation Adjuster License within 6 months of employment. Demonstrated ability to manage vendor contracts, communicate with executive leadership, and present complex claims information to stakeholders.

CORE TOOLS & SYSTEMS

• Workers' Compensation Claims Management Systems


• Third-Party Administrator (TPA) Reporting Platforms


• Claims Analytics, Loss Runs, and Trend Reporting


• Self-Insured Risk Fund and Budget Management


• Texas Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) Regulatory Systems


• Vendor Performance and Contract Management


• Return-to-Work and Occupational Health Programs

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Professional designation such as Certified Workers' Compensation Professional (CWCP) or Workers' Compensation Claims Professional (WCCP).


• Experience managing self-funded workers' compensation programs, including budget development, excess insurance, stop-loss coverage, and financial risk analysis.


• Advanced knowledge of Texas workers' compensation regulations, claims administration, dispute resolution, and litigation management.