Safety Specialist

Company: AppleOne
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: March 12, 2023

Job Description:

Do you want to work for an organization that empowers their employees through ongoing training and rewards hard work, productivity, and goal achievement? We have a wonderful opportunity to support the Employee Health & Safety department through administrative and operational tasks. We are looking for a Bilingual (Spanish) professional with at least 5 years of experience processing Workers Compensation claims in a corporate setting. In this role, you will be responsible for:
--- Coordinating and managing all the Environmental Safety compliance, workers compensation claims, and safety briefings for the company. This includes creating and executing training programs for employees to help prevent workplace injuries.
--- Conducting incident investigations, process paperwork and ensure proper action is being taken. This will include reading and interpreting medical reports and legal documentation.
--- Providing guidance and answering questions for employees and supervisors regarding work related injuries.
--- Documenting progress of claims through the employee management system and working closely with Human Resources to coordinate leave of absences due to work related injuries.
In order to perform this job successfully, you will need:
--- To be fully bilingual in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish & English.
--- 5+ Years of experience processing workers compensation claims or safety incidents in a corporate environment.
--- Strong communication in order to resolve disputes and guide employees and supervisors through difficult conversations.
--- Excellent time management skills, approaching tasks with a sense of urgency while prioritizing them according to their deadlines.
--- Strong computer skills, with experience working with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Employee Management Software Systems.
If you meet these qualifications, please apply by emailing your resume today! This a great opportunity for someone looking for a career position in Safety or Human Resources. We offer great benefits and opportunity to further your training and experience. This is an on-site position in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA.
AppleOne is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in people, and we are committed to working with people of all backgrounds and connecting them with clients and companies who share our goals of diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, disability, protected veteran status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability or health condition in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.
AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
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