Workers Compensation Generalist

WORKERS COMPENSATION GENERALIST

REPORTS TO: WORKERS COMPENSATION SAFETY BUSINESS PARTNER

STATUS: NON EXEMPT

 

Summary

Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and implement out-of-the-box ideas.  We celebrate new innovations, congratulate one another’s achievements, and most importantly support each other.

 

At Boot Barn, we work together to make a positive impact on the world around us, and by working collectively with encouragement, we consider ourselves “Partners.” With the values of the West guiding us, Boot Barn celebrates heritage, welcomes all, and values each unique Partner within our Boot Barn community.

 

Our vision is to offer everyone a piece of the American spirit – one handshake at a time. 

 

The Workers Compensation Generalist will be responsible for partnering closely with the Workers Compensation Safety Business Partner on Boot Barn’s companywide workers compensation and safety programs.  This role will be responsible for maintenance of the safety program and initiatives for all locations including retail stores, distribution centers, and corporate environments.  This role is also responsible for submitting, tracking, and managing all workers’ compensation claims filed. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining companywide health and safety strategy and programs consistent with industry’s best practices, defining short- and long-term objectives and tactical plans to reach goals.
• File, review, and resolve Workers Compensation claims with assistance from brokers, carrier, investigator, monitor the partners recovery to achieve medically approved return to work in limited or full duty status.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental, health and safety standards by local, state and federal agencies.
• Partners with the benefits team to ensure applicable workers compensation cases are properly placed on a leave of absence.
• Facilitate and collaborate with cross-function teams to ensure goals of Boot Barn’s safety and workers compensation programs are met.
• Complete other projects and duties as assigned
• Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance.
• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management.
• Adhere to all local, federal and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management.
• Has knowledge and understanding in state and Federal leave laws

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Strong communication, customer service, time management and organizational skills.
• 1-3 years of experience working in a Workers Compensation and Safety oversight role in a corporate environment; retail highly preferred
• Has knowledge and understanding in state and Federal leave laws
• Working knowledge of safety regulations and OSHA regulations
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or Environmental Health and Safety or related field
• Ability to travel to warehouse and store locations as needed
• Experience in Word, Excel, ADP, and other applicable databases as helpful

 

Competencies

• Ensure Effective Communication - Listens carefully and attentively to others' opinions and ideas. Communicates information clearly, concisely, and professionally.
• Establish Trust - Follows through on commitments. Is honest and direct with others. Promotes a culture of respect for, commitment to, and compliance with Company values, beliefs, and standards. Ensures the protection of confidential information.

 

Boot Barn Benefits & Additional Compensation Opportunities

• Competitive salary.
• Merchandise discount: 50% off of Exclusive Brands and 40% off of third-party brands.
• Paid Time Off plan for year-round