Workers’ Compensation Manager

AC Transit; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 186,000; Full time

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Job summary

AC Transit is seeking a seasoned Workers’ Compensation Manager to oversee its self-insured program, modified duties, and occupational injury/disability initiatives in California’s largest bus-only transit agency. The role reports to the Director of Human Resources and leads two direct and two indirect reports with a $3 million budget, partnering with a third‑party administrator and ADR team.

The position offers a meaningful opportunity to reduce claim volume and costs, improve return‑to‑work

Job description

The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) is seeking a seasoned and collaborative Workers’ Compensation Manager (Classification: Human Resources Manager) to oversee its self-insured workers’ compensation, modified-duty, and occupational injury and disability programs within California’s largest bus-only transit agency. The role offers a meaningful opportunity to bring fresh ideas, build strong partnerships, and use data to guide decisions and improve program performance. Key priorities include reducing claim volume and costs, improving return-to-work outcomes, and creating a more coordinated experience for employees and program partners. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Workers’ Compensation Manager oversees two direct reports, two indirect reports, and a $3 million budget while partnering across the District and with its third-party administrator and external Alternative Dispute Resolution team. The ideal candidate brings extensive workers’ compensation expertise, including direct experience with Alternative Dispute Resolution, along with sound judgment, resilience, and the ability to build consensus around effective solutions.

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SALARY AND BENEFITS: Annual salary of $156,059 – $186,365 DOE/DOQ, PLUS an attractive benefits package.

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The Selection Process

The Human Resources department must receive a completed online application by the filling date. If this recruitment is "Continuous," it may be closed at any time without notice. Applications will be screened for job related qualifications, and those candidates who best meeting the qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to participate in an examination process that may include written, oral and/or performance segments. Current District employees must have satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists will be placed on an Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the Human Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the hiring department for final screening and recommendation.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact Mercedes Stephenson, Senior Human Resources Administrator, with any inquiries: