Responsibilities:

Pay Transparency Statement: 

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.  This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program. 

Salary is based on experience.  

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for mitigating risk and promoting safety and wellness programs and services within the organization. This position is responsible for initiating and implementing safety and prevention programs and coordinating claims management activities and developing, managing and evaluating wellness programs that encourage the Corporation, Team Members and their families to focus on healthy living and safe work promotion.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to: 

Accountable for implementing and delivering results of corporate and company safety and risk management initiatives at both distributor locations

Examine all injury and accident reports and assist supervisors with accident investigations to ensure accurate and timely reporting of all claim information to Third Party Administrator (TPA), and to mitigate future similar injuries

Work with the TPA claims adjusters to ensure proper and efficient handling of Workers’ Compensation, Auto Liability, and General Liability claims. Provide thorough follow-up with injured employees and maintain regular contact with TPA and Primary Treating Physicians to coordinate prompt return to work modified duty program

Coordinate and participate in all work comp claim reviews

Strategic collaboration with management team and human resources on modified duty assignments, interactive process, and employment decisions

Conduct training for managers, supervisors and employees on safe work practices, including: Back Injury Prevention, accident and injury prevention, hazard recognition and awareness, and regulatory compliance requirements

Coordinate the planning, research, compliance and delivery of corporate wellness programs and services through collaboration with vendor partners, internal departments and other corporate staff and managers

Develop and compile data to identify and monitor wellness and disease management guidelines and procedures to establish and achieve effective long-range goals and objectives

Work closely with the Steering Committee at each location to maintain the wellness philosophy and strategy to ensure that it supports strategic goals

Conduct safety meetings with key employees and management. Provide regular claim report data to management team and safety committee members, and follow-up on safety action items addressed in safety committee meetings

Conduct risk assessments of location campus, warehouse, and risk issues identified out in the trade and recommend solutions to mitigate identified risks

Develop and implement safety incentive (recognition) programs that drive reductions in injuries/accidents

Review monthly program outcomes and program utilization reports, make recommendations to enhance participation of current programs and to develop/execute new programs

Completes and finishes other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring maximum participation in the wellness programs

Other projects or duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree

5+ years experience in safety management and/or Workers’ Compensation claims management

Experience in managing a successful company wellness program, including proposal development and program evaluation

Experience as a project lead (i.e. Safety lead for acquisition, etc.)

Understanding of wellness concepts, practices and procedures

Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills dealing with all levels of employees, customers, and management

Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

Ability to facilitate training for all levels of employees, supervision and management

Self-starter with ability to follow-up and follow through and meet deadlines

Able to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team environment

This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Degree in Human Resources, Occupational Safety & Health, Risk Management

Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Safety & Health Manager (CSHM), Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS)

Direct people leadership experience

Experience within large warehouse, product distribution / trucking operations

Strong technical knowledge and background in OSHA/DOT regulatory standards, safety engineering, risk management and environmental protection

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions.  Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.

Equal Opportunity Employee & Physical Demands:

Reyes Holdings and its businesses are equal opportunity employers. Company policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. In addition, the Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. Requests for accommodation should be directed to your point of contact in the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources departments.

Background Check and Drug Screening:

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Pay Transparency:

Our compensation philosophy embraces diverse factors for fair pay decisions, valuing skills, experience, and the needs of our business. Moreover, this role may have the opportunity to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to program rules.