Workers Compensation Manager

About Us

Fashion Nova is the world’s leading trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand with high-growth categories across its Women, Men, Kids and Beauty divisions. Renowned for delivering the most-wanted styles to millions worldwide, Fashion Nova earned the title of the Top 5 Most-Searched Fashion Brand on Google in 2022, alongside Louis Vuitton and Nike.

Founder & CEO Richard Saghian launched the brand in 2006, from a retail location in Los Angeles. After multiple store openings, Saghian launched the e-commerce website for Fashion Nova in 2013, pioneering a disruptive social commerce model of affordable, on-trend, size-inclusive clothing online– powered by an innovative, social media-first marketing strategy.

Today, Fashion Nova has amassed over 40 million social media followers, with annual sales of approximately $2 billion!

The brand’s name has been featured in chart-topping hit songs by Cardi B, Drake, 21 Savage, Saweetie, The Game, Tyga and Offset and its styles have been worn by many celebrities, artists and athletes including Meg The Stallion, Ice Spice, Chris Brown, Floyd Mayweather, Rick Ross, Kourtney Kardashian, and Kylie Jenner.

Role Overview

The Senior Workers Compensation Manager (SWCM) will oversee the workers compensation program in a high-volume setting, focusing on efficient claims management, collaborating with third-party administrators (TPA), implementing cost-control initiatives, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The SWCM will bring expertise in claims handling, cost containment, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full workers; compensation claims process, ensuring timely reporting,
• investigation, and resolution in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with third-party administrators (TPA) to ensure effective claim
• management, settlement negotiations, and resolution within company guidelines.
• Develop and implement cost-saving strategies to reduce workers; compensation
• expenses, including evaluating claims data and identifying risk mitigation
• opportunities.
• Analyze claims trends and data to proactively address emerging risks, minimize claim
• frequency, and control financial exposure.
• Ensure compliance with DOL, OSHA, and EEOC regulations, keeping the program
• aligned with applicable laws and guidelines.
• Design and implement return-to-work programs, working with HR and safety teams to
• facilitate smooth employee reintegration.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, negotiate contracts, monitor
• performance, and ensure cost effective service delivery.
• Oversee workers' compensation budget, track expenses, and provide forecasting and
• reporting to senior leadership for cost management.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance to management on claims
• management, compliance, and best practices.
• Develop training programs for employees and managers on workers; compensation
• policies, injury prevention, and reporting.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance workers; compensation processes, leveraging
• technology to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
• Advise leadership on workers; compensation risks, industry trends, and opportunities
• for program optimization.
  
  

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, risk management, occupational health and safety or
• related field preferred
• 15 years of experience in workers; compensation claims management, preferably in a
• high-volume environment
• Proven track record of handling claims, cost containment, and collaborating with third-
• party administrators (TPA)
• Strong knowledge of federal and state workers; compensation laws and regulations
• Experience in developing and implementing risk management strategies and return-to-
• work programs
• Ability to analyze claims data, identify trends, and drive continuous process
• improvement
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced
• environment
• Certified Worker; Compensation Professional (CWCP) and/or Associate in Risk
• Management (ARM) certification preferred
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by PCC. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Sitting/Standing: Will be required to sit for extended periods while working at a desk, using a computer, and attending virtual meetings. Occasional standing may be required during in-person meetings or when visiting different departments.
• Walking: The role may require walking through the warehouse or office space to engage with associates, observe operations, or attend team meetings.
• Typing and Computer Use: Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse for email correspondence, data entry, and accessing HR software. This includes typing for long periods to update records, create reports, and communicate with employees.
• Communication: Clear verbal communication is necessary, including speaking with employees in person, on the phone, or via video conferencing. Active listening skills are required to understand employee concerns and provide effective support.
• Light Lifting: Occasionally it may be required to lift or move items such as files, small office equipment, or boxes up to 15 pounds when assisting with department-related tasks or organizing materials.
• Visual and Auditory Demands: Ability to visually review documents and reports, as well as monitor employee performance and wellbeing through meetings, observations, and discussions. Hearing and understanding verbal communication is essential for effective interaction with employees.
  
  

Benefits

• Formalized career paths
• Flat management platform
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401k match, with immediate vesting upon eligibility
• Stocked kitchens with snacks and drinks
• Team bonding events and programs
• Employee discounts
  
  

Fashion Nova, LLC, and subsidiaries thereof, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are steadfast in our commitment to equal employment opportunities and pledge that these objectives are reflected in all aspects of our daily operations. We will continue to recruit, hire, train, and advance in employment qualified individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, criminal history, or status as an individual with a disability; and shall not discriminate against any individual, any such characteristic, nor any other classification protected by local, state and|or federal law.