Risk Management Specialist

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Rexel USA is a leading distributor of electrical supplies, services, and solutions, which includes the following companies: Rexel, Gexpro, Platt & Mayer.

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If you're driven by collaboration and delivering quality work, join Rexel USA as a Risk Management Specialist !

The position of Risk Management Specialist will be based out of our Dallas, TX location!

Summary

The Risk Management Specialist is responsible for providing best practices in workers compensation management across Rexel USA. Responsible for assisting in the identification and evaluation of Rexel USA’s property and casualty risks, as well as developing and implementing programs and processes to control the cost of insurance and claims.

What You’ll Do

• Provide best practices in workers compensation management across RHUSA
• Daily Management of third-party administrator for all RHUSA workers compensation claims
• Liaise with National Safety Manager on Workers Compensation claims analysis in support of Safety and prevention initiatives and OSHA reporting
• Manage Workers Compensation cost containment efforts on behalf of RHUSA
• Work with Operations on the management of task-based return to work programs
• Prepare quarterly Risk Management expenditure reports and reports for the annual actuarial review
• Manage key relationships involved in oversight of claims within Monopolistic States
• Assist in the maintenance of Third-Party Administrators account hierarchy and Account instructions
• Collect all payroll and related data for Policy Renewal negotiations
• Daily liaison with adjusters and RHUSA Operations and Human Resources to troubleshoot claims issues
• Assist in settlement negotiations on all claims in liaison with Director, Risk Management, Legal, Outside Counsel, and Finance
• Participate in quarterly claim reviews and best practice audits with Third Party Administrator and other key members of the Risk team
• Manage legacy workers compensation claims following the acquisition of new entities
• Provide support in all areas of the Risk Management department with regard to claims handling, risk analytics, and the day-to-day questions in support of our business
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
• 5 years of experience
• Experience managing Property and Casualty insurance programs with an employer with multiple locations and jurisdictions
• Risk Management experience preferably with a large employer
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough understanding of detailed analysis of overall claims costs trends and how to mitigate them
• Understanding of the principles relating to, Return to Work Programs, and post-loss cost reduction techniques
• Clear understanding of the business case for improving post-loss management
• Ability to work across different departments including Risk, Safety, HR, Legal, and Operations
• Experience working within an environment with multiple locations and knowledge of workers compensation laws in all 50 states
• Knowledge with claims handling and underwriting principles of other insurance lines such as Property, Auto, and General Liability
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc).
• Experience of working with RMIS systems
  
  

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold None
• Exposed to bio hazardous conditions None
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations None
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock None
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment None
• Travels to offsite locations None
  
  

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position Constantly – at least 51%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery Constantly – at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position ones self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet None
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder None
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions Constantly – at least 51%
  
  

Weight and Force

• Up to 10 pounds None
• Up to 25 pounds None
• Up to 50 pounds None
• Up to 100 pounds None
• More than 100 pounds None
  
  

“Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within
  
  

Risk Management Specialist

152072

Dallas, TX

Rexel USA

Legal Dept.

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Rexel USA is a VEVRAA federal contractor and an EEO/AA employer. (Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with a Disability) We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, treated with dignity and respect, and empowered to do their best work. If you encounter difficulty using our online application system due to disability and would like to request reasonable accommodation, email staffing@rexelusa.com or call (888) 739-3547