Workers Compensation Specialist

Workers Compensation Specialist page is loaded## Workers Compensation Specialist remote type:
Hybrid locations:
US OH Akron Corp Hdqtrstime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR-As a Workers Compensation Specialist, you will be critical in supporting Goodyear’s workers’ compensation claims process, ensuring compliance, and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders. In this role you will support end-to-end workers' compensation claims management and assist regional workers' compensation managers. You will help drive effective claims management, tracking, return‑to‑work coordination, and third‑party administrator oversight. Your work will directly contribute to a consistent, compliant, and efficient workers’ compensation experience across the organization.
** What You’ll Do
*** Manage and monitor workers’ compensation and SWC claims, coordinating with leave-of-absence and workers’ comp vendors on return‑to‑work, payment issues, and escalations.
* Support regional Workers’ Compensation Managers to ensure timely submission of SWC and concurrent FMLA claims, including preparing initial FMLA templates.
* Oversee workers’ compensation SOX reconciliation and audit activities and assist with insurance and vendor renewals.
* Partner with Controlling to track claims exceeding self‑insured retention and process reimbursement requests with excess carriers.
* Contribute to accurate and timely filing and reporting for Goodyear’s Self‑Insured and State Programs and analyze monthly data to support departmental and business unit needs.
* Serve as the North America as a contact for the Risktrac system, providing monthly analyses and generating ad‑hoc reports.
** What We’re Looking For
*** Bachelor's degree in finance, business or a related field.
* 3+ years of experience in workers’ compensation claim's role.
** What Will Set You Apart
*** Experience in self-insurance.
* Interpersonal skills that establish and maintain excellent relations and credibility.
* Demonstrates ethical and moral behavior, unquestionable integrity, and character.
* Highly organized and detailed with the ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities.
* Inquisitive nature with sense of urgency.
** Additional Details
*** Relocation Available:
No.
* Sponsorship Available:
No.

* Typical Schedule:

8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
* Travel Requirement: 20%.#LI-MC2

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to .If

you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at .Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

At Goodyear, we make life's connections easier every day.

People around the world count on us to get them where they need to go, now and into the future. But our relentless pursuit of forward motion doesn't just keep the world moving. It shapes a workplace that celebrates our different talents, experiences, and culture. It inspires us to continue developing our skills and encourages our career moves all while keeping us focused on building a better future for our associates, our business, and the planet.

Come discover the opportunities ahead with Team Goodyear.

Goodyear is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please call the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at .  When contacting us, please provide your name, telephone number, and email address, along with a description of your request for accommodation.

for more information about Equal Opportunity laws and  for related information.

Reasonable workplace accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for a reasonable workplace accommodation will be responded to.
#J-18808-Ljbffr