Workers' Comp & Safety Claims Specialist

EMCOR Group; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCOR Group is seeking a claims and safety professional to manage workers’ compensation and auto liability claims from start to finish. You will ensure regulatory compliance, coordinate with HR, medical providers, and leadership, and support a safe work environment with strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities include incident investigations, documentation, return‑to‑work support, cost tracking, training, and litigation support. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and/or related experience.
• 3+ years of Workers’ Compensation claims administration and workplace safety support.
• Familiarity with OSHA reporting and safety compliance standards preferred.
• Experience working with internal administrators, third-party administrators, and insurance carriers.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to multitask and manage a caseload with deadlines.
• Travel availability of up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and manage WC claims from start to finish, including reporting, investigation, and closure.
• Investigate incidents, gather information, and determine claim validity.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal WC laws and policies.
• Facilitate discussions with employees, supervisors, HR Benefits, medical providers, and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of all claims and communications.
• Support return-to-work programs and light-duty assignments.
• Track WC costs including medical expenses and wages lost.
• Provide training on WC procedures and regulations.
• Support root cause analysis meetings with managers and supervisors.
• Prepare claim docs for settlement and obtain risk manager approval.
• Generate monthly/quarterly WC data to identify trends and improvements.
• Support WC-related litigation with documentation and counsel.
• Assist with Auto and GL claims management and analysis.
• Identify subrogation opportunities and coordinate with legal for resolution.
• Participate in safety initiatives and develop safety/trends dashboards.
• Contribute to quarterly claim reviews and subrogation efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Safety Director.

Skills

Workers’ Comp

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Advanced Excel

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

EMCOR Group is seeking a claims and safety professional to manage workers’ compensation and auto liability claims from start to finish. You will ensure regulatory compliance, coordinate with HR, medical providers, and leadership, and support a safe work environment with strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities include incident investigations, documentation, return‑to‑work support, cost tracking, training, and litigation support. Travel up to 10% may be required.