Workers’ Comp & Return-to-Work Specialist

The Odom Corporation; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

The Odom Corporation is seeking an HR Specialist to support workers’ compensation, injury management, return-to-work, and related employee support activities across our multi-state operations.

This role serves as a key resource for employees, managers, carriers, third-party administrators, and internal stakeholders, helping ensure claims are administered effectively while supporting compliance, employee recovery, and operational continuity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in workers’ compensation, Human Resources, safety, risk management, insurance, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and case management skills.
• Experience working with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workers’ compensation claims from initial reporting through closure.
• Serve as a liaison between employees, managers, medical providers, carriers, and third-party administrators.
• Monitor claim status, documentation, and deadlines; maintain accurate records and reporting related to workplace injuries and claims.
• Analyze workers’ compensation audits and cost containment strategies.
• Coordinate return-to-work and transitional-duty activities and support employees and managers throughout the claims process.
• Ensure compliance with workers’ compensation regulations and company policies; monitor trends and assist with audits and reporting.
• Partner with Safety, HR Operations, Payroll, HR Business Partners, and operational leaders to support injury prevention and workplace safety initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Case management

Confidential information handling

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration / Risk Management

Job description

The Odom Corporation is seeking an HR Specialist to support workers’ compensation, injury management, return-to-work, and related employee support activities across our multi-state operations.

This role serves as a key resource for employees, managers, carriers, third-party administrators, and internal stakeholders, helping ensure claims are administered effectively while supporting compliance, employee recovery, and operational continuity.