Sr. Workers' Compensation Specialist

Everything we do at Sunrun is driven by a determination to transform the way we power our lives. We know that starts at the individual employee level. We strive to foster an environment you can thrive in through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging.

The role of a Worker’s Compensation Manager is to ensure that employees injured on the job receive timely and appropriate medical treatment to allow them to return to work in a safe and healthy manner. This role also includes oversight of unemployment insurance claims.

Responsibilities

• Report workers’ compensation claims to the company’s workers’ compensation insurance.

• Maintain accurate and confidential workers’ compensation claim files.

• Build and maintain relationships with adjusters, account managers, brokers and insurance carriers.

• Recommend solutions to complex claims that may involve coverage and compensability disputes.

• Manage workers' compensation claim investigations, settlements and litigation.

• Serve as primary liaison for unemployment insurance carrier to manage unemployment claim costs.

• Serve as focal point of contact for employees with workers' compensation claims and assists with questions concerning workers' compensation claim submittal, case management, benefits, medical treatment, etc.

• Obtain and provide, where appropriate, authority for claim settlement or closure and communicates to legal representation and/or third party claims administrator (TPA).

• Build on workers’ compensation programs such as return to work, preferred medical provider organizations, etc. to reduce the cost of workers’ compensation claims.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification strongly preferred

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in workers' compensation law and/or management

• Some experience with managing unemployment claims

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make decisions and manage time with multiple high-priority tasks

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.

• Customer Service - Manages challenging situations; Responds promptly to internal and external customers

• Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views

• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

• Cost Consciousness - Develops and implements cost saving measures

• Ethics - Works with integrity and honesty.

• Adaptability - Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
  o Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions.

• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process

• Attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Professional and clear verbal and written communication skills

• Proficiency with MS Office applications and Google applications

Recruiter:

Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to acts, such as The Equal Pay Transparency Act. It assumes that the successful candidate will be located in markets within the United States that warrant the compensation listed. Candidates in locations outside this local area may have a different  starting salary range for this opportunity which may be higher or lower.  Please speak with your recruiter to learn more.

Starting salary/wage for this opportunity:

Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility, which is based on company and individual performance, short and long term incentives, and program-specific awards.  Sunrun provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. 

This description sets forth the general nature and level of the qualifications and duties required of employees in this job classification, as well as some of the essential functions of this role.  It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all essential duties and qualifications.  If you have a disability or special need that may require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process or to perform this role if you are offered employment, please let us know by contacting us at candidateaccomodations@sunrun.com.

Sunrun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging drives our ability to build diverse teams and develop inclusive work environments. At Sunrun, we believe that empowering people and valuing their differences are essential for our mission of connecting people to the cleanest energy on earth. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal convictions, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.