Senior Workers' Comp & Return-to-Work Lead

Smithfield Foods; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of claims, coordinate with TPAs, medical providers, and counsel, and ensure compliance with applicable laws. You will lead a team, manage investigations, and drive cost control and employee rehabilitation.

The role involves administering return-to-work plans, coordinating accommodations, and collaborating with HR/Operations to reduce risk while maintaining program metrics and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years of experience managing workers’ compensation claims.
• Strong leadership with at least 2+ years in a leadership role, including team development and management.
• Solid understanding of workers' compensation laws and multi-state dynamics.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and risk management systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle of workers’ compensation claims from injury filing to resolution.
• Partner with TPAs, medical providers, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders for effective claim management.
• Administer and oversee return-to-work programs and manage work restrictions.
• Ensure ADA, FMLA compliance and maintain accurate claim records for audits and reporting.
• Collaborate with HR, EHS, Health Services, and Operations to support injury prevention and risk mitigation.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Analytical reasoning

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Risk management systems

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of claims, coordinate with TPAs, medical providers, and counsel, and ensure compliance with applicable laws. You will lead a team, manage investigations, and drive cost control and employee rehabilitation.

The role involves administering return-to-work plans, coordinating accommodations, and collaborating with HR/Operations to reduce risk while maintaining program metrics and accurate documentation.