Safety and Workers’ Comp Coordinator

Position : Safety & Workers’ Comp Coordinator

Reports To : Safety & Workers’ Comp Managers

Status : Non-Exempt

Salary : $45,000-$5,000 DOE

Location : Fresno, CA

About Us : PrideStaff is an award-winning local and national staffing firm providing temporary staffing and recruiting for multiple industries and positions.

We are headquartered in Fresno, CA with franchise locations in more than 30 states. We have several specialty divisions that make up The PrideStaff Companies, including Rx relief, Insurance Relief, PrideStaff Financial, and G.A. Rogers & Associates.

Responsibilities & Key Duties :

• Provide injury response support and guidance to PrideStaff field offices
• Complete intake, reporting, and setup of new workers’ compensation claims
• Identify return-to-work opportunities and collaborate with PrideStaff field offices to offer modified duty where appropriate
• Assist with accident and incident investigations, determining probable causes and making recommendations for corrective action
• As directed by department leaders, provide guidance to Strategic-Partners and their clients on OSHA compliance and best practices under the OSHA temporary worker initiative
• Support the Safety Manager in the administration of PrideStaff’s safety and health programs and compliance with DOL / OSHA regulations
• Support the Safety Specialist and Safety Coordinator in the approval of new PrideStaff, Inc. clients and new positions in accordance with PrideStaff safety standards, to include :
• Assignment of appropriate workers’ compensation class codes and rates
• Evaluation and assessment of client sites through review of Client Safety Surveys
• Escalation of high risk-placements for review and approval
• Monitoring compliance with other risk management policies related to temporary worker assignments and job duties
• Provide administrative & project support for department
• Perform other duties as required

Required Skills & Abilities :

• Strong administrative and operational skills
• Ability to prioritize, schedule and meet deadlines without micromanagement
• Consistently meets goals and expectations through self-management
• Conflict management and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High degree of emotional intelligence
• Improves results by generating, encouraging, and supporting new ideas
• Professionally represents the organization and its best interests in all internal and external communications
• Responds effectively to new demands, priorities, or changes in direction
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Trustworthy and able to handle critical, sensitive, and confidential information
• Utilizes a self-reliant and "above and beyond" approach to the assigned work
• Works independently in a fast paced, always changing, and on-demand environment

Required Education & Experience :

• Experience with Google Suite and virtual communication platforms
• Some college or professional education beyond high school

Preferred Skills & Qualifications :

• Basic knowledge of workers’ compensation laws and medical terminology
• Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Staffing industry experience a huge plus
• Bachelor’s degree
• Workers’ compensation certification (WCCA or similar)
• Safety or OSHA certification

Benefits & Perks :

• Hybrid work schedule (in-office and at home)
• Paid time off (sick leave, vacation, volunteer time off, personal day, birthday holiday)
• Health, dental, vision and ancillary benefit options
• 401K program
• Career learning & development through conference attendance, professional speaking opportunities, and continuing education

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to) : $21.63 - $24.04 Per Hour