Workers’ Compensation Administrator

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

$32.00 to $39.00 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and skills

THE ROLE

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 position 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.

If you're someone who enjoys problem-solving, working across multiple stakeholders, and helping employees navigate complex situations, we'd love to hear from you!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• 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

Return-to-Work Employee Support

• Coordinate return-to-work and transitional-duty activities
• Support employees and managers throughout the claims process
• Facilitate communication between all parties to promote successful outcomes
• Assist with accommodation and case management activities as appropriate

Compliance & Risk Management

• Support compliance with applicable workers’ compensation regulations and company policies
• Monitor claims trends and identify potential risk areas
• Assist with audits, reporting, and regulatory requirements
• Escalate complex or high-risk matters as appropriate

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with Safety, HR Operations, Payroll, HR Business Partners, and operational leaders
• Support injury prevention and workplace safety initiatives
• Assist with process improvement efforts and reporting enhancements
• Contribute to a positive employee experience through responsive service and communication

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Required 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field
• Experience working with third-party administrators and insurance carriers
• Experience supporting multi-state operations
• Relevant workers’ compensation or claims administration training and certifications

WHY JOIN ODOM?

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on employee well-being and workplace safety
• Collaborative and supportive HR and Safety teams
• Exposure to a broad multi-state operation
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Career growth opportunities within a large multi-state organization

ABOUT THE ODOM CORPORATION

The Odom Corporation is one of the largest and most respected beverage distributors in the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii. For more than 90 years, we have partnered with leading suppliers and retailers while investing in our employees, customers, and communities.

STANDARD EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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