Workers Compensation & Safety Administrator

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Southfield, MI, USA
In-Office
67K-77K Annually
Mid level
Automotive • Industrial
The Role
The Workers Compensation & Safety Administrator manages workers' compensation claims, supports safety practices, ensures regulatory compliance, and coordinates communications among employees and providers.
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Job Summary

The Worker’s Compensation & Safety Administrator is responsible for administering thyssenkrupp’s workers’ compensation program, supporting safe workplace practices, and ensuring compliance with state regulations and internal safety policies. This role coordinates injury reporting manages communications between employees, supervisors, clinics, and insurance providers, and provides safety related administrative support across business units. The Administrator plays a critical role in protecting employees' well being while minimizing risk and cost to the organization through timely reporting, regulatory adherence, and proactive communication.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

Workers’ Compensation Administration

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding work‑related injuries, claims, restrictions, wage continuation, and return‑to‑work requirements.
  • Initiate and file workers’ compensation claims with the company’s carrier(s) in accordance with state regulations and Company procedures.
  • Maintain communication with injured employees, supervisors, and insurance representatives throughout the lifecycle of each claim.
  • Ensure timely reporting of injuries, including OSHA‑recordable determinations and submission of required documentation.
  • Verify and track WC wage benefits, provider payments, mileage reimbursement, and claim status, ensuring accuracy and employee understanding.
  • Work with treating providers to clarify restrictions, obtain medical documentation, and ensure release‑to‑work instructions are followed.
  • Coordinate transitional or modified duty opportunities with the facilities, including completion of the modified duty agreement.
  • Assist as needed, the submittal and payment of Workers’ Compensation premiums for applicable State Plans.

Safety Incident & Risk Management

  • Support the completion, accuracy, and submission of Safety Incident Reports and Flash Reports.
  • Assist in accident investigations by gathering facts, documenting details, and communicating with site leadership.
  • Coordinate follow‑up actions including Learning from Accidents (LFA) sharing, restricted duty tracking, and safety compliance measures.
  • Help ensure all accidents, near misses, and hazards are reported promptly in accordance with company policy.
  • Maintain accurate safety records and participate in required audits or compliance reviews.

Compliance & Program Support

  • Ensure company policies and state laws governing workers’ compensation and workplace safety are followed consistently.
  • Maintain confidential WC files and records in compliance with HIPAA, state WC regulations, and internal policies.
  • Support safety communication initiatives and training components as needed.
  • Support the businesses by completing and distributing annual OSHA Logs as required, including completion of Federal required obligations.
  • Partner with HR, plant management, and Safety leadership to continuously improve reporting accuracy and injury prevention strategies.
  • Assist in coordinating onsite clinic visits, provider relationships, and return‑to‑work communication expectations.
  • Support the businesses by completing and submitting the Federal Tier II data by location.     
  • Meet TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job.  It is not to be interpreted as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Qualifications:

Required

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in workers’ compensation claims management, occupational health, or safety administration.
  • Associate degree in Human Resources, Occupational Safety, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
  • Knowledge of state Workers’ Compensation regulations and common industry practices.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees, providers, managers, and insurance representatives.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.
  • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and ability to learn internal reporting systems.

Preferred

  • Experience in manufacturing, distribution, materials processing, or similar industrial environments.
  • Certification such as CWCP, WCCA/WCCP, OSHA training, or other safety or risk management credentials.
  • Familiarity with WC Insurers, State and Provincial Plans such as Zurich, Ohio BWC, Washington Labor & Industries, Ontario WSIB, etc. and related processes.
  • Experience supporting accident investigations, root‑cause analysis, or safety program administration.

Core Competencies

  • Customer Service Orientation – Provides timely and supportive guidance to employees and managers.
  • Compliance & Risk Awareness – Understands and applies safety, legal, and regulatory requirements.
  • Communication & Collaboration – Works effectively across functions and facilities.
  • Confidentiality & Integrity – Handles all employee information responsibly and ethically.
  • Problem Solving – Identifies issues and participates in recommending corrective action.
  • Attention to Detail – Ensures reports, filings, and documentation are accurate and timely.

Job Compensation

Salary 67,000-77,000

Schedule Mon-Friday onsite 8am to 4:30 PM

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Voluntary Wellness Programs
  • 401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match 
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

Disclaimer

This is to notify the general public that some individuals/entities are using the thyssenkrupp (“TK”) name, trademark, domain name, and logo without authorization. They are posing as employees, representatives, or agents of TK and its associated/group companies. These individuals/entities are fraudulently offering jobs online through texts, websites, telephone calls, emails, or by issuing fake offer letters. They are also soliciting jobseekers to deposit money in certain bank accounts or providing jobseekers with fraudulent checks to obtain banking information.  

TK does not ask, solicit, or accept any monies in any form from candidates, job applicants, or potential jobseekers, who have applied to or wish to apply to TK, whether online or otherwise as a pre-employment requirement. TK bears no responsibility for money being deposited/withdrawn therefrom in response to such fake offers.

Equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact [email protected].

TK does not:

1.    Send job offers from free email services like Gmail, Rediffmail, Yahoo mail, etc.;
2.    Request payment of any kind from prospective jobseekers or candidates for employment;
3.    Authorize anyone to collect money or agree to any monetary arrangement in return for a job at TK;
4.    Send checks to job seekers; or
5.    Make job offers through third parties. In the event TK uses professional recruitment services through a third party, offers are always made directly by TK and not by any third parties.

PLEASE NOTE: 

1.    TK strongly recommends that potential jobseekers do not respond to such fake solicitations, in any manner;
2.    TK will not be responsible to anyone acting on an employment offer that is not directly made by TK;
3.    Anyone making an employment offer in return for money is not authorized by TK; and
4.    TK reserves the right to take legal action, including criminal action, against such individuals/entities.

TK follows a formal recruitment process through its own HR department and applications are evaluated by its HR department through pre-defined processes. Please visit our official careers website at https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en to view authentic job openings at TK. 

If you receive any unauthorized, suspicious, or fraudulent offers or interview calls, please email us at [email protected].
 

Skills Required

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in workers' compensation claims management, occupational health, or safety administration.
  • Associate degree in Human Resources, Occupational Safety, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
  • Knowledge of state Workers' Compensation regulations and common industry practices.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and ability to learn internal reporting systems.
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The Company
HQ: Essen
35,339 Employees

What We Do

thyssenkrupp is an international industrial and technology company employing around 100,000 people. Across 48 countries it generated sales of €38 billion in fiscal 2022/2023. Since October 1, 2023, the business activities have been bundled into five segments: Automotive Technology, Decarbon Technologies, Materials Services, Steel Europe and Marine Systems. Backed by extensive technological know-how, the businesses develop cost-effective and resource-friendly solutions to the challenges of the future. Around 4,000 employees work in research and development at 75 locations all over the world, mainly in the fields of climate protection, the energy transition, digital transformation in the industry and mobility of the future. thyssenkrupp currently has a portfolio of approximately 14,630 patents and utility models. Under the thyssenkrupp umbrella brand the company creates long-term value with innovative products, technologies and services and contributes to a better life for future generations. To this end, the company pursues ambitious climate protection targets and optimizes its own energy and climate efficiency. At the same time, it uses its diverse abilities along the relevant value chains to play a significant role in driving forward its customers’ green transformation. thyssenkrupp is listed in the MDAX index. thyssenkrupp shares are traded on Frankfurt Stock Exchange (symbol: TKA) and as American depositary receipts (symbol: TKAMY) in the USA. If you have any HR related questions, please send us an e-mail to [email protected] or visit our global career site: https://karriere.thyssenkrupp.com/en Follow us on our social media career channels: Facebook: facebook.com/thyssenkruppcareer/ blog: https://www.thyssenkrupp.com/en/stories Imprint: https://www.thyssenkrupp.com/de/impressum.html Privacy policy: https://www.thyssenkrupp.com/en/legal-notes.html

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