Compensation Manager Jobs in Ridgefield, WA (NOW HIRING)

Relay Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture and believes each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to adjust the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Disabled people / people with disabilities and neurodivergent people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Relay Core Competencies

Focus on Strengths

Prioritize Informed Action

Communicate Clearly

Champion Disability Inclusion

Build Supportive Relationships

JOB SUMMARY

The EHS Manager is responsible for the oversight, administration, and optimization of Relay Resources' safety program, helping create a safety culture at Relay where all accidents are preventable and everyone goes home as healthy or better than when they arrived. This role conducts root cause analysis and utilizes data to capture process improvement and engineering controls that enhance safety performance. The EHS Manager contributes metric data for Building Solutions KPI tracking and helps analyze trends across Relay's Social Enterprises.

When claims management is involved, the EHS Manager coordinates with Relay Resources' Claims Management and Insurance Carriers.

This role is responsible for compliance, training, inspections, investigations, and support. The ability to work a flexible schedule and travel between work sites is an essential function of this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Compliance and Reporting

Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety, health, and environmental laws and regulations

Manages all aspects of OSHA's recordkeeping rules

Develops workplace safety training, standards, and procedure

Audits company safety policies and programs annually and advises the Leadership Team when revisions or implementations are necessary

Point of contact for OSHA visits; reports visits to the Leadership Team and advises on potential findings

Reviews customer contracts for safety requirements and develops programs to ensure compliance; reviews and approves Site Safety Plans and Job Hazard Analysis as required by contract

Assists with external audits (Source America, ISSA, OSHA)

Has the authority to suspend operations that pose threats to workers' safety and health

Assists employees with return-to-work compliance in accordance with to pandemic safety guidelines

Provides safety KPIs to Relay leadership on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, or as requested

Workers' Compensation Management

Administer workers' compensation program and ensure conformance to applicable laws and regulations

Manage employee injury cases, investigate, or oversee the investigation of claims, provide strategies to handle specific situations in consultation with the appropriate parties

Track employee injuries to analyze root causes and identify company trends

Attend workers' compensation hearings as needed; coordinate workers' compensation claims reviews internally and with the insurance provider

Coordinate with physicians, insurance claims managers, Relay managers and supervisors for light duty positions for injured workers

Insurance Claims Administration

Administer and submit claims with Relay insurance carriers

With support from FFS Manager, coordinate claims investigations with stakeholders including but not limited to compiling supporting documentation and other information requested and required by Relay's insurance carriers and claims adjusters to determine applicable coverage and the claim value

Work collaboratively with FFS Manager and other Relay senior managers responsible for General Liability claims and with Relay's insurance broker to preserve Relay's rights under its insurance policies through collection and submission of timely incident reports with photos and complete information

Perform investigations and site visits on claims as appropriate

Notify the Relay accounting team of any large claims that exceed the deductible that will require invoice copies to be provided as part of the claim supporting documentation

Collaborate with FFS Manager, VP Building Solutions, and CFO on filing and compiling supporting documentation on business interruption claims from Relay social enterprises related to property and/or equipment claims that prevent Relay from providing contracted services

Maintain a summary of open and closed claims with estimated value of losses that can be shared with Executive Management and to accounting for financial reporting purposes

Inspection

Coordinates safety inspections of Relay owned facilities, contract sites, equipment, and operations to ensure compliance with safety and health standards and safe work practices

Identifies actual and potential hazards and evaluates safety risks; reports findings and advises Relay management on preventative measures and/or solutions

Coordinates site visits with SAIF's Senior Safety Management Consultant

Training

Develops and reviews safety training programs to support participation with company safety objectives, and to encourage safe work practices and compliance with all applicable federal and state safety laws and regulations

Oversees scheduled monthly safety training for all employees within five different business lines

Manages Relay Resources' driver training program

Works closely with the learning and development team to develop training for new processes and procedures

Manages First Aid/A.E.D./C.P.R. training and conducts classes to certify employees

Work with Training Manager in the creation and implementation of training related to accident reporting, workers compensation, and other topics as needed

Investigation

Investigates work-related injuries and accidents involving Relay employees where equipment and/or property has been damaged. Reports findings to Relay management and to the Safety Committee

Analyzes incident root causation and designs responsive action plans for work related injuries

Analyzes Relay authorized driver incidents and violations along with DMV driving records and advises Relay management on appropriate action in accordance with policy

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

Degree in Occupational Safety and Health (or related field) or equivalent work experience

Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in the safety field

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including training diverse groups of people

Knowledge of and experience conducting investigations involving workplace injuries and accidents

Knowledge and experience with the application of federal and state safety laws and regulations including, but not limited to the following: Lead, Hazard Communications, Asbestos, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, Bloodborne Pathogens

Ability to follow through on tasks and projects to completion exercising good judgement and accountability

Ability to work flexible hours, occasionally travel overnight, and respond to emergency calls and/or report to work sites as needed on evenings and weekends

Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

Experience in working with diverse and/or disabled population preferred

CPR/AED Certification (required). Membership with the American Society of Safety Engineers, the National Safety Council, Board of Certified Safety Professionals, and/or the National Fire Protection Association preferred

Knowledge of the workers' compensation system

Valid driver's license, reliable automobile, automobile insurance, and a safe driving record as defined by the Relay Resources Driving Policy

Ability to pass criminal history background check and/or fingerprinting as appropriate at any time during employment

Is a Role Model for Relay Resources' "How We Work Together" commitments

How We Work Together:

We Presume Positive Intent We Apply Common Sense

We Respect Our Differences We Hold Each Other Accountable

We Engage in Direct Dialogue We Are Solution-Oriented

We Love Creative & Unconventional

Approaches We Expect Honesty & Integrity

SCOPE & ACCOUNTABILITY

Performs duties independently.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Ability to work with moderate supervision and some independent decision making.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work in a variety of atmospheres that include office and outdoor spaces

Flexibility in work schedule and location

Use of personal transportation in meeting work requirements

Travel to off-site locations

Must be able to enter hazardous environmental conditions, including (but not limited to) blood spills, chemical spills, human and animal waste, sharps, dust, and toxic environments