Worker's Compensation Program Manager

Pay Range: $93,825-$117,275 per year

Purpose of Position:

The Workers’ Compensation Program Manager is responsible for the effective management and oversight of Foster Farms’ workers’ compensation program, including coordination with the third-party administrator (TPA) and other key stakeholders. This position ensures timely, accurate, and fair resolution of claims while promoting a culture of care and compliance throughout the organization. The Program Manager develops and implements claim management strategies that reduce risk, control costs, and support positive recovery outcomes for injured employees. Additionally, this role provides leadership in identifying injury trends, recommending preventive measures, and ensuring consistent, high-quality claims handling practices aligned with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee TPA and insurance partners to ensure compliance and effective claims handling.
• Collaborate with legal counsel on complex and litigated claims, including mediations, depositions, and settlements.
• Partner with HR, Operations, and Safety teams to support return-to-work programs, injury prevention, and incident investigations.
• Lead quarterly claim reviews to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure TPA compliance with contracts, service standards, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Develop and track key performance metrics to improve outcomes, reduce costs, and strengthen program effectiveness.
• Serve as an advocate for injured employees while promoting consistency, fairness, and accountability in claims management.
• Provide education and guidance to field leaders on incident management and best practices.
• Stay current on changes in workers’ compensation laws and state regulations to ensure compliance.
• Oversee reserving practices, ensuring timely and accurate updates. 
• Review and approve adjuster settlement requests and reserve increases within authorized limits.
• Collaborate with internal leadership (Operations, HR, Legal, Risk Management) and external partners (TPA, insurers, medical providers, consultants, and legal counsel) to manage claims effectively.

Additional Functions:

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.