(REMOTE) Compliance Specialist - Workers Compensation

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there's no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America's Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance (REMOTE) Compliance Specialist - Workers Compensation • *PRIMARY PURPOSE** : To ensure the company's regulatory standards compliance; to track and report state regulatory violations by tracking, responding, and disputing; and to ensure good relationships with state regulators. • *ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES** + Creates and maintains relationships with state regulators in order to further company's reputation and standing with the state(s). + Maintains working knowledge of state regulatory system and keeps abreast of state regulatory fee schedule changes and enhancements. + Identifies, develops, and assists in delivery of colleague training on state system compliance issues and enhancements to current systems. + Identifies appropriate system enhancements to improve compliance; requests enhancements as appropriate. + Works with state workers compensation agencies as appropriate. + Provides required reporting on claims, penalty and compliance issues to ensure compliance within the state(s). + Acts as the primary liaison between company and carrier partners on specific issues of penalties within the jurisdiction. + Assists in delivery of focused jurisdictional compliance training. • *ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES** + Performs other duties as assigned. + Supports the organization's quality program(s). • *QUALIFICATIONS** • *Education & Licensing** Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Wisconsin Workers Compensation jurisdictional knowledge required. • *Experience** Four (4) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Experience in WI WC claims management preferred. • *Skills & Knowledge** + Thorough knowledge of state regulatory compliance standards + Good knowledge of claim management system + Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills + PC literate, including Microsoft Office products + Analytical and interpretive skills + Strong organizational skills + Excellent interpersonal skills + Ability to work independently or in a team environment + Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies • *WORK ENVIRONMENT** When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. • *Mental:** Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines • *Physical:** Computer keyboarding, travel as required • *Auditory/Visual:** Hearing, vision and talking The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. _As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $50,000 - $60,000. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits._ #remote Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. • *If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.** • *Sedgwick is the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company's expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see** **sedgwick.com** Apply tot his job