Workers Compensation Manager

Pentair plc; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Generous 401(k)

Employee stock purchase program

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Pentair, a global leader in water solutions, has an opening for a Workers Compensation Manager in Golden Valley, MN. You will lead the full lifecycle of the U.S. workers’ compensation program, partnering with HR, EH&S, and Operations to reduce costs, improve injury prevention, and optimize return-to-work outcomes.

The role spans governance, analytics, vendor management, and compliance. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years’ claims experience nationwide, a bachelor’s degree in business, HR

Qualifications

• 5+ years of workers’ compensation claims experience across the U.S.
• Experience with ADA, FEHA, FMLA and workers’ compensation laws/regulations.
• Proven ability to manage claims end-to-end, including reserves and case valuation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer the full lifecycle of the company’s workers’ compensation program.
• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide workers’ compensation policies and processes.
• Advise senior leadership and partner with HR, EH&S and Operations on injury prevention, return-to-work outcomes, and cost reduction.
• Oversee all claim activities with third-party administrators and vendors to ensure timely reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Drive vendor performance by setting expectations and monitoring service levels.
• Manage complex or litigated claims with proactive follow-up to mitigate exposure.
• Collaborate with HR and Operations on return-to-work placements and medical restrictions.
• Analyze claims data and produce reports to identify trends and reduce exposure.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, audits, accruals, and insurance renewal processes.

Skills

Workers' compensation claims

Regulatory knowledge

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.A. in Business Administration / HR Management / Insurance or Risk Management

Job description

Job Description: At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.

We have an opportunity for a Workers Compensation Manager to join our Golden Valley MN team. You will lead, administer, and continuously improve Pentair’s U.S. workers’ compensation program. This role expands beyond claim-level processing and assumes responsibility for the full program lifecycle—including prevention support, compliance, analytics, reporting, vendor partnership management, and cost-containment strategies. You will work closely with HR Business Parters, EH&S, Operations, Finance, Legal and external partners to ensure prompt reporting, accurate documentation, consistent practices across locations, and proactive strategies to reduce both frequency and severity of claims. Your expertise will directly influence program costs, risk exposure, and team member outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer the full lifecycle of the company’s workers’ compensation program, ensuring effective governance, consistency, and continuous improvement.
• Develop, implement, and maintain enterprise-wide workers’ compensation policies, processes, and best practices aligned with regulatory requirements and organizational goals.
• Serve as the subject-matter expert program, advising senior leadership and partnering with HR, EH&S, and Operations to drive injury prevention, reduce claim severity and costs, and improve return-to-work outcomes.
• Oversee and coordinate all claim activities in partnership with third-party administrators and vendors, ensuring timely reporting, proper documentation, regulatory compliance, and effective resolution.
• Demonstrate strong vendor management by setting clear expectations, monitoring service levels, addressing performance issues, and ensuring partners deliver timely, cost-effective, and compliant support.
• Manage complex, high-risk, or litigated claims with heightened oversight and proactive follow-up to mitigate exposure and ensure appropriate outcomes.
• Lead return-to-work and transitional duty efforts by collaborating with HR and Operations to ensure appropriate placements and compliance with medical restrictions.
• Analyze claims data, monitor key performance indicators, and produce regular reports to identify trends, inform decision-making, and reduce overall workers’ compensation exposure.
• Support financial management of the program, including budgeting, forecasting, audits, accruals, and insurance renewal processes in partnership with Finance and external stakeholders.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations and ensure policies, practices, and communications remain compliant and up to date.
• Serve as the primary liaison with insurance carriers, TPAs, medical providers, and legal counsel to ensure strong vendor performance and alignment with program objectives.
• Drive program enhancements by identifying opportunities to improve workflows, systems, training, and cross-functional processes.
• Support the development and delivery of training and educational materials to ensure stakeholders understand reporting requirements, processes, and injury management practices.

Key Qualifications

• 5+ years of workers’ compensation claims experience across the U.S.
• Completed bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resource Management, Insurance or Risk Management.
• Proven ability to manage claims end-to-end, including reserves and case valuation.
• Experience conducting the interactive accommodation process and handling complex employee cases.
• Highly organized with strong time management and follow-through.
• Experience in a self-insured environment is a plus.
• Knowledge of federal and state disability laws, specifically ADA, FEHA, FMLA, and workers’ compensation laws/regulations.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to evaluate, organize and manage multiple priorities, and effectively follow up in a fast‑paced environment to balance employee needs and business operations.
• Strong case management, organizational, and documentation skills.

Compensation

Compensation: For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $82300 - $152800 / year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs. This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus.

Benefits

• health benefits
• generous 401(k)
• employee stock purchase program
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• critical illness insurance
• accident insurance
• parental leave
• caregiver leave
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off
• wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. At Pentair, we help the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions, to industrial water management and everything in between, Pentair is focused on smart, sustainable water solutions that help our planet and people thrive.

Pentair had revenue in 2023 of approximately $4.1 billion, and trades under the ticker symbol PNR. With approximately 10,500 global employees serving customers in more than 150 countries, we work to help improve lives and the environment around the world. To learn more, visit Pentair.com.