Ultimate Staffing is seeking a HR Risk Management Analyst & Workers Comp Specialist to join a team in the Laguna Hills area. This role sits within the HR department and handles risk management & HR related functions such as Workers Comp, Leave Administration, and general libality.

Pay: $46- $65/ hour $ 96,936- $136,452 annually

Key Responsibilities

Workers' Compensation

• Manage Workers' Compensation claims in coordination with a third-party administrator

• Ensure timely communication and strong account management practices

Return-to-Work Program

• Oversee the Return-to-Work process, including coordinating Interactive Process Meetings

• Ensure all procedures align with legal and company requirements

Leave of Absence Management

• Administer and track non-industrial leaves (e.g., maternity, medical)

• Ensure compliance with ADA, FMLA, FEHA, CFRA, PDL, and related regulations

Insurance Compliance

• Manage the City's annual insurance application process

• Prepare required documentation and ensure compliance with all requirements

Labor Relations

• Work within a unionized environment and support labor-related processes and procedures

Technology & Communication Tools

• Use Canva to create clear, visually effective materials for trainings and presentations

• Track and manage projects using tools like Monday.com

General HR Support

• Support recruitment efforts and assist with writing policies

• Help drive HR initiatives and contribute to broader departmental goals

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years in risk management or a related HR function

• Experience handling Workers' Compensation, leave administration, or general liability preferred

• Experience leading projects or in a lead/supervisory role is a plus

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Legal Studies, Law, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field

• Master's degree is a plus

Preferred Certifications
(Not required, but highly desirable)

• Associate in Risk Management (ARM)

• RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

• Public Risk Management Certificate (PRIMA)

• Certified Risk Manager (CRM)

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

• CAJPA Risk Management Accreditation

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.