Director Workers Compensation

Company Description

Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our valued team members will shine through in everything we do.

Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms team. We offer the experience of a large organization, however, we operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage team members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

Job Description

Salary Range: $147,450-$196,600 per year

Position Overview

The Workers' Compensation Director is responsible for the strategic direction, administration, and continuous improvement of the organization’s workers’ compensation program. This leader ensures compliance with all relevant state and federal regulations, manages claims processes, and partners with internal and external stakeholders to support employee well-being and mitigate organizational risk. The role requires strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, as well as, the ability to drive operational excellence across multiple locations and jurisdictions.

Essential Job Functions

• Program Administration: Oversee the development, implementation, and management of the workers’ compensation program, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Claims Management: Direct the review, investigation, and resolution of workers’ compensation claims. Assign and coordinate litigated claims to outside counsel as needed.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with Safety, Operations, Nursing, Emergency Medical Providers, HR, and plant management to ensure protocols are followed for workplace injuries and that team members’ injuries are appropriately assessed, treated, and documented.
• Third-Party Provider Oversight: Manage relationships with insurance carriers, California Office of Self-Insurance Plans (CA OSIP), third-party administrators (TPAs), and other external partners. Oversee provider selection, contract negotiation, service delivery, and compliance.
• Financial Management: Maintain and monitor the workers’ compensation budget, identify cost-saving opportunities, and prepare regular reports for senior leadership on claims trends and program performance.
• Continuous Improvement: Establish data analytics processes and benchmarks to drive program improvements, cost savings, and better outcomes for injured employees.
• Training & Guidance: Provide training and guidance to HR, operational teams, and other stakeholders on workers’ compensation policies, best practices, and regulatory changes.
• Regulatory Liaison: Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies and represent the organization in audits, investigations, and compliance reviews.
• Leadership & Team Development: Lead, supervise, mentor, and evaluate workers’ compensation staff. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Risk Management, or related field; advanced degree or certification (e.g., ARM, WCCA/WCCP) preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience managing workers’ compensation programs, preferably in a multi-state environment.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal workers’ compensation laws and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to analyze complex claims data, identify trends, and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including team development and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and claims management systems.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.