Workers' Comp HR Specialist — Return-to-Work & Compliance

85C Bakery Cafe; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

PTO

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Employee discount

Career growth

Training

Job summary

85C Bakery Cafe is seeking a Workers' Compensation Specialist to manage the full claims lifecycle, from initial injury intake through resolution and return to work. You will coordinate with employees, managers, carriers, and medical providers to ensure compliant, timely handling of claims and prevent recurrence.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and proactive problem solving to support injured employees and minimize organizational risk.

Qualifications

• Must juggle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized with a strong desire for excellence.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work with employees at all levels while maintaining confidentiality.
• Experience with OSHA records and workers' compensation processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage workers' compensation claims from initial injury intake through closure.
• Review incident documents, file claims, communicate with injured employees, managers, clinics, insurance carriers, and adjusters, and maintain accurate records.
• Investigate workplace injuries, identify root causes, and work with Safety Manager to implement corrective actions.
• Maintain OSHA injury/illness records (OSHA 300, 300A, 301) and manage annual postings and reporting.
• Coordinate return-to-work and reasonable accommodations with management.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Detail-oriented

Time management

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Interviewing skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

85C Bakery Cafe is seeking a Workers' Compensation Specialist to manage the full claims lifecycle, from initial injury intake through resolution and return to work. You will coordinate with employees, managers, carriers, and medical providers to ensure compliant, timely handling of claims and prevent recurrence.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and proactive problem solving to support injured employees and minimize organizational risk.