Director, Risk Management

Role of the Director of Risk Management (this position will be in the office 3 days per week)

Plans, coordinates, and directs the Company’s insurance program and other related risk management programs to mitigate the Company’s risk. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with legal requirements and high standards of performance throughout the Company as it pertains to risk management.
• Quantifies potential risks and seeks to limit liability or exposure by implementing risk reduction strategies or insuring the organization against loss.
• Collaborates with Legal and Safety to oversee the investigation of accidents and injuries and the preparation of material and evidence for organizational use in hearings, litigation, and insurance investigations.
• Manages the company's workers’ compensation, liability, and other property, casualty, and executive liability insurance programs and surety bond program.
• Oversees administration of the Company’s captive insurance company.
• Collaborates with Safety, People & Culture, and Operations to reduce employee lost time due to occupational injury or illness.
• Collaborates with Enterprise Risk Management to develop and implement risk management strategies that align with the Company’s business objectives.
• Oversees claims administration activities of Third Party Administrators (TPAs) through interface, claims reviews, and regular claims monitoring. Provides direction on claims handling.
• Coordinates with outside counsel and represents the Company at mediations, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Manages insurance broker relationships and negotiates compensation arrangements with insurance brokers.
• Manages the submission of claims by the Company for insurance recovery. Coordinates with outside counsel to pursue insurance recovery.
• Reviews and analyzes claims and trends to evaluate program success. Makes appropriate recommendations to ensure the effectiveness of the Company’s risk management program.
• Directs training for and provides guidance to operating company personnel involved with administering workers’ compensation and risk management programs.
• Represents the Company with insurance carriers, regulatory agencies, and the public in risk management matters, as needed.
• Research claims trends, laws, and regulations for the purpose of implementing preventive strategies and recommending alternative courses of action to minimize losses.
• Travel may be required for meetings and / or site visits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Recology Offers

Recology Benefits May Include

Supplemental Information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and / or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.

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