# Workers Compensation and Claims Specialist > TRP Infrastructures Services · Sanford, United States · — · Posted 2026-07-16 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** Safety ## Description _**Position Summary:**_ The **Workers' Compensation & Liability Specialist** is responsible for administering and managing the organization's workers' compensation, general liability, and auto liability claims programs. This position serves as the primary liaison between employees, operations, insurance carriers, third-party administrators (TPAs), legal counsel, healthcare providers, and regulatory agencies to ensure timely reporting, effective claims management, regulatory compliance, and cost containment. The specialist works closely with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), Human Resources, Operations, Fleet, and Risk Management to reduce claim frequency and severity while supporting injured employees throughout the return-to-work process. This role is particularly important in transportation, infrastructure services, construction, utility, and field operations environments. ## Requirements _**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**_ _Workers’ Compensation Administration_ Manage the complete lifecycle of workers' compensation claims from initial injury through claim closure. Ensure all occupational injuries and illnesses are reported promptly and accurately. Coordinate with supervisors to obtain incident reports, witness statements, photographs, and supporting documentation. Maintain compliance with state workers' compensation reporting requirements. Communicate regularly with injured employees regarding claim status and return-to-work expectations. Coordinate medical treatment with occupational health providers. Monitor medical restrictions and facilitate modified-duty assignments. Review reserves, treatment plans, indemnity payments, and claim strategies with TPAs. Identify opportunities for early intervention to reduce claim costs. Participate in claim review meetings with insurance carriers and TPAs. _Liability Claims Management_ Manage general liability, automobile liability, and property damage claims. Coordinate investigations involving: Vehicle accidents Third-party injuries Property damage Customer claims Public liability incidents Collect evidence including: Photographs Statements Police reports Dash camera footage GPS and telematics data Vehicle inspection records Work with legal counsel regarding litigation matters. Assist in preparing documentation for subrogation and recovery efforts. Monitor litigation exposure and claim reserves. _Incident Investigation_ Conduct thorough investigations into workplace injuries and liability incidents. Perform root cause analyses. Identify corrective and preventive actions. Partner with EHS personnel to ensure corrective actions are implemented. Track trends and recurring causes. Recommend risk reduction initiatives. _Return-To-Work Coordination_ Coordinate transitional duty assignments. Communicate restrictions with supervisors. Monitor employee recovery progress. Coordinate fitness-for-duty evaluations. Ensure compliance with ADA, FMLA, and applicable leave regulations. Reduce lost workdays through effective return-to-work strategies. _Insurance & Claims Coordination_ Serve as the primary contact with: Insurance carriers Third-party administrators Defense attorneys Medical providers Nurse case managers Adjusters Review claim documentation for completeness and accuracy. Monitor claims for reserve accuracy. Assist during insurance audits. Support annual renewal processes with loss information. _Compliance_ Maintain compliance with: OSHA recordkeeping requirements State workers' compensation regulations FMCSA regulations (when applicable) DOT requirements HIPAA privacy standards Company reporting procedures Insurance carrier requirements _Reporting & Analytics_ Develop and maintain reports including: Workers' compensation claim trends Claim frequency and severity Cost per claim Open vs. closed claims Return-to-work metrics OSHA recordable statistics Liability claim trends Auto accident analysis Loss runs Reserve summaries Provide monthly and quarterly executive reports to leadership. _Risk Reduction_ Partner with EHS and Operations to: Identify recurring injury trends Analyze root causes Recommend corrective actions Reduce claim frequency Lower insurance costs Support enterprise risk management initiatives _Minimum Education and Experience_ Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Risk Management, Insurance, or related field.  Master’s degree is preferred. 5-8 years of worker’s compensation claims administration 3+ years managing liability claims  Experience working with TPAs and insurance carriers Experience with incident investigations Experience with return-to-work programs Experience in construction, transportation, utilities, infrastructure services, or industrial operations. _Technical Skills and Certifications_ Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Claims Management Software, Risk Management Information Systems (RMIS), Velocity EHS, HRIS Platforms, Fleet Telematics, Document Management Systems, Vehicle Subrogation, and Power BI. Associate In Claims (AIC), Associate In Risk Management (ARM), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Workers’ Compensation Professional (CWCP) ## Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance 401k ## Apply [Apply at TRP Infrastructures Services](https://apply.workable.com/trp-infrastructures/j/2B91C336CC/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)