Risk Management Jobs 2026 (Now Hiring) – Smart Auto Apply

• Manages the daily workflow of the risk management and safety departments;
• Oversees claims administration, loss prevention and billing staff;
• Oversees the daily activities and deliverables of the risk team and field safety teams;
• Works with upper management to grow the operations and efficacy of the risk management department;
• Oversees all claim activity and manages relationships with carriers and other departments;
• Updates upper management on weekly client status, identified trends, financial status, risk analysis and loss prevention activities;
• Recruits and hires risk management staff and conducts performance evaluations;
• Coordinates training programs for new staff and identifies training needs for current staff;

• Leads division that develops and helps to implement workplace safety, risk management, and loss prevention programs in alignment with applicable OSHA, and regulatory standards;
• Leads the development of safety policies, procedures, training programs, and educational materials for internal staff and client organizations;
• Provide strategic guidance to clients and internal stakeholders regarding workplace safety, claims management, incident prevention, and operational risk reduction initiatives;
• Identify operational, safety, regulatory, and financial risks affecting client organizations and recommend corrective actions and risk mitigation strategies;
• Conduct and oversee risk assessments, audits, and trend analyses utilizing claims data, operational metrics, loss history, and other relevant reporting;
• Establish, review, and enhance policies, procedures, and controls designed to reduce organizational risk exposure and improve operational performance;
• Recommend and support implementation of risk management solutions, including safety initiatives, business continuity planning, recovery strategies, and insurance-related recommendations;
• Oversee workers’ compensation claims management operations, collaborating with carriers, TPAs, brokers, adjusters, and internal stakeholders to improve claim outcomes, reduce reserve exposure, and accelerate claim resolution;
• Monitor and analyze claims trends, loss drivers, and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improved client outcomes and cost containment;
• Support client incident investigations and corrective action planning as needed to assist in reducing future loss exposure;
• Develop reporting, budgets, performance metrics, and executive summaries related to risk management, safety performance, and claims operations;
• Provide leadership, coaching, and professional development support to Risk & Safety personnel, Claims associates, management and administration;
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, industry trends, and best practices related to workplace safety, risk management, and workers’ compensation;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ensures a five (5) percent reduction, at minimum, of total collateral per month;
• Ensures at least five (5) safety and risk site visits, per staff member, per month;
• Updates upper management and Human Resources on client status, identified trends, etc weekly;
• Produces weekly report of claims reserve account;
• Provides reports of claims activity to management weekly, with use of technologies to perform analytics;

• Strong knowledge of risk management principles, workplace safety programs, and loss prevention strategies;
• Thorough understanding of workers’ compensation claims management practices, regulatory requirements, and claims resolution processes;
• Working knowledge of applicable OSHA regulations, including general industry and construction standards, with the ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements in operational environments;
• Demonstrated ability to identify operational risks, analyze complex issues, and develop practical, results-oriented solutions;
• Strong leadership, supervisory, coaching, and team development skills;
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, present recommendations, and communicate with executive leadership, clients, carriers, TPAs, and employees at all organizational levels;
• Ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and business disciplines;
• Demonstrated ability to manage shifting priorities, deadlines, and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong attention to detail, professionalism, initiative, and customer service orientation;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, claims management systems, reporting platforms, and other business technologies;
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development related to workplace safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance;
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed to support client and operational requirements;
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record;
• Ability to report in person to the Escondido office on a periodic basis as business needs require.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Risk Management, Occupational Safety, or related field;
• 7–10 years of experience in risk management, workers’ compensation, safety, or loss prevention.

• Relevant professional certifications in risk management, safety, workers’ compensation, or occupational health preferred, including but not limited to ARM, CSP, COSS, or OSHA Master Certification;
• Experience leading geographically dispersed claims and risk management teams focused on client service and performance improvement;
• Resides within reasonable commuting distance of the Escondido office to support periodic in-person collaboration, leadership meetings, and operational needs;
• Experience working within a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) environment preferred.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard;
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work, and vision requirements for construction site safety;
• Light to moderate lifting may be required;
• Ability to navigate site locations and complete inspections in construction areas safety required;
• Regular, predictable attendance is required; including quarter-driven hours as business demands dictate;
• Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic);
• Ability to work in a confined area;
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.

• $141,000 - $182,000 a year

The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

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