Specialist, Workers Compensation · Ford Motor Company

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:22:33 GMT
Operations

Ford Motor Company · Dearborn · $86,600-$144,900 · hybrid

We're looking for a Specialist, Workers Compensation to join our team at Ford Motor Company. As a key member of our Occupational Health and Safety Engineering team, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring a safe manufacturing environment by preventing hazards, conducting safety audits, providing training, and implementing risk mitigation strategies.

In this position, you'll be responsible for supporting the administration of Workers Compensation policies and procedures related to claim filing, claim fulfillment, incident investigations, and more. You'll also stay up-to-date on trends and industry practices within the Workers Compensation domain, collaborate with teams to implement training programs, and ensure compliance with policies.

Your duties will include implementing and executing Workers Compensation policies and procedures, handling workers' compensation claims from initial report to resolution, investigating accidents involving company staff, vehicles, and equipment, and performing regular workers' compensation operations reviews with each plant location.

You'll also participate in the delivery of Workers Compensation special projects, represent the team as the prime contact, coordinate with senior internal and industry personnel, integrate data and information from multiple sources to identify trends, and innovate solutions to minimize the overall cost of workers' compensation claims through effective claims management and loss prevention strategies.

Additionally, you'll stay updated on Workers Compensation laws and regulations to ensure program compliance, monitor claims status, maintain files, and provide necessary support in defense of claims. You may also maintain occupational safety and health agency records if necessary.

You'll support the preparation of regular reports on Workers Compensation program performance, trends, and metrics for management, compile and analyze data related to workplace injuries, claims, and costs, and maintain important records related to claim processing such as medical bills, treatment plans, and more.

You'll participate in the annual audit process for the company's workers' compensation programs, including claims administration, cost analysis, injured employee communications, and return-to-work programs, and update existing policies related to the Workers Compensation function, while maintaining compliance and consistency with relevant laws and companywide policies.

You'll also demonstrate full knowledge of industry best practices in Workers Compensation subjects such as loss prevention and rehabilitation management programs, along with a strong understanding and application of related concepts and principles. You'll attend conferences, and other trainings to stay current on risk, claims, and safety developments.

You'll coach and guide managers and employees on matters related to Workers Compensation, and provide input on risk assessments, development of strategies, action plans, and associated recommendations to move claims to settlement or closure.

If you're passionate about ensuring a safe and healthy work environment, and have experience in Workers Compensation, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to join our team at Ford Motor Company!

Benefits: As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more

Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more

Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases

Tuition assistance

Established and active employee resource groups

Paid time off for individual and team community service

A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

Salary: This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Visa Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements: Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.