Senior People Business Partner & Workers Compensation Specialist

Company Overview

Before we opened Strive Pharmacy we were unsatisfied with the current state of the pharmaceutical industry. Most of the current pharmaceuticals only offer a one size fits all approach and often come with unwanted and potentially dangerous side effects. We found that through compounding we can offer a much more personalized solution to medicine.

Through this we have been able to help patients get the results they are seeking for their personal needs. After years of working for corporate chains we took the risk and opened Strive Pharmacy. We are dedicated to providing a better experience for each customer and clinic that we work with. Come see the Strive difference.

Our Mission

We’re flipping the script with personal medicine. We strive to interrupt an industry that has been closed to personalized care, accessibility, and nuance for too long. We strive to shift a reactive view of self-care and ignite a proactive baseline-shifting approach to health for all. ‘The human element’ is our crux and catalyst, driving all that we do, whether we’re interacting with patients, providers, or practices. We’re here to partner with those ready for a change. More than a compounding pharmacy, we’re on a mission to positively disrupt healthcare as we know it. Strive is about more than medicine. Strive is about striving for the personal side of healthcare.

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview: 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior People Business Partner with specialized expertise in workers’ compensation and employee relations. This role is integral to ensuring compliance with labor laws and managing a variety of HR functions, with a particular emphasis on overseeing the workers' compensation process from claim initiation to resolution. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of state and federal regulations, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.

States Covered: AZ, CA, UT, MO, VA, TX, FL — each has different work comp rules and reporting requirements.

Remote Employees: Also responsible for workers compensation administration in other states where employees may be remote or not tied to a specific facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Workers’ Compensation & Compliance:
  • Manage end-to-end workers’ compensation claims, including timely filing, coordination with TPAs, and return-to-work planning
  • Serve as the primary liaison for employees, managers, TPAs, and insurance carriers regarding workplace injuries
  • Conduct investigations of workplace incidents and recommend corrective actions
  • Maintain compliance with OSHA and state-specific reporting regulations
  • Track and manage claims across states including AZ, CA, UT, MO, VA, TX, FL, and other states where remote employees reside
  • Ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation for audits and reporting
• Core HR Functions:
  • Support employee relations by guiding managers through investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance issues
  • Assist in policy enforcement, onboarding/offboarding, and leave management (FMLA, ADA, etc.)
  • Collaborate on training and development initiatives to support employee growth
  • Support benefits administration and open enrollment
  • Participate in HR audits and ensure ongoing compliance with employment laws
  • Partner on data reporting, HRIS management, and workforce analytics

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience
• 3–5 years of direct experience managing workers’ compensation claims
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including AZ, CA and TX regulations
• Familiarity with medical provider networks (MPNs), temporary disability, return-to-work protocols
• Experience working with TPAs, adjusters, and injured employees
• Proficiency in HRIS and claims management systems (e.g., Workday, Paylocity, Origami, Riskonnect, CompIQ)
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage confidential matters with professionalism
• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) preferred