Workers' Compensation Subrogation Specialist

Calculated Hire; Michigan; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Calculated Hire is seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation Subrogation Specialist to manage the full subrogation lifecycle, from investigation through negotiation and settlement.

The role focuses on identifying recovery opportunities, maximizing outcomes, and resolving moderately to highly complex workers’ compensation claims. Remote full-time opportunity with emphasis on timely recovery and compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of workers’ compensation claims and subrogation experience
• High School Diploma required; college degree preferred
• CSRP designation preferred
• Typing speed 45+ WPM
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel and claims management systems

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end subrogation process using proprietary claims systems and electronic documentation
• Identify claims with subrogation potential and place adverse carriers on notice
• Negotiate settlements, including percentage-based liability when appropriate
• Evaluate claims for arbitration, litigation, or collections and prepare files accordingly
• Maintain detailed documentation, diaries, and subrogation analyses in compliance with state statutes and negligence laws
• Communicate professionally with carriers, attorneys, law enforcement, insureds, and internal partners
• Consistently meet or exceed performance goals related to recovery, quality, and timeliness

Skills

Subrogation knowledge

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

CSRP designation preferred

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Claims management systems

Job description

Remote

Full Time

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation Subrogation Specialist to manage the full subrogation lifecycle—from investigation through negotiation and settlement. This role focuses on identifying recovery opportunities, maximizing outcomes, and resolving moderately to highly complex workers’ compensation claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end subrogation process using proprietary claims systems and electronic documentation
• Identify claims with subrogation potential and place adverse carriers on notice
• Negotiate settlements, including percentage-based liability when appropriate
• Evaluate claims for arbitration, litigation, or collections and prepare files accordingly
• Maintain detailed documentation, diaries, and subrogation analyses in compliance with state statutes and negligence laws
• Communicate professionally with carriers, attorneys, law enforcement, insureds, and internal partners
• Consistently meet or exceed performance goals related to recovery, quality, and timeliness

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of workers’ compensation subrogation, including auto accidents, product liability, and job-related injuries
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, treatment timelines, and wage-related payments
• Ability to stay current on relevant case law, statutes, and industry trends
• Excellent phone presence, negotiation skills, and conflict management abilities
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of workers’ compensation claims and subrogation experience, including inter-company arbitration filings
• High School Diploma required; college degree preferred
• CSRP (Certified Subrogation Recovery Professional) designation preferred
• Typing speed of 45+ WPM
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, and claims management systems