Workers Compensation Senior Manager

Career Area:

Human Resources

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Role Definition

The Total Rewards Workers Compensation Senior Manager provides Total Rewards consultancy services to internal customers in support of benefit and total health & wellbeing programs, compensation management, employee relocation & expatriate management and retirement programs. The role acts as the functional expert in one or more Total Rewards disciplines and manages a team of Total Rewards Specialist, Partners or Senior Partners. The role manages and leads projects and solves complex Total Reward challenges.

What You Will Do:

• Ensure the Total Rewards programs enhance our ability to recruit and retain employees.
• Review existing programs, propose modification to existing programs or design of new programs to ensure the achievement of a competitive market position aligned with our business and talent objectives
• Lead the design and implementation of Total Rewards programs including project management, communication, change management and vendor management
• Lead internal team(s) to ensure delivery of Total Rewards programs, processes, and services, ensures compliance with company or legal requirements and securely manages employee data in line with company policies
• Manages external vendors, ensuring delivery of service and operational metrics
• Work with Caterpillar facilities to manage positive outcomes related to return-to-work
• Oversee Illinois self-insurance/self-administration program
• Manage insured program outside of IL, including procurement of insurance and vendor management of large carrier
• Manage staff of Claims Adjusters and Claims Representatives
• File self-insurance forms in states where self-insurance exists
• Procure Excess Insurance policy for self-insured states
• Monthly/Quarterly reporting to self-administered facilities
• Complete required state forms and quarterly filings
• Pay state fees and taxes and file quarterly state reports
• Participate in claims reviews with insurer and facilities
• Process insurance premiums and deductibles
• Place security bonds in states that require such instruments
• Provide data and work with auditor for yearly IBNR reporting
• SOX control reporting reserve data to accounting
• File monthly Medicare Report
• File EDI FROI/SROI reports with self-administered state

What You Have:

• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
• Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Program Management (M0260): Knowledge of the policies and techniques to manage a set of related projects within a program; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control the set of projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve program objectives.
• Benefits Programs: Knowledge of employee benefits programs, processes, issues and considerations; ability to design and implement benefits programs.
• Compensation Management: Knowledge of compensation structure, and regulations and policies related to compensation; ability to design, implement and evaluate compensation programs, policies and processes within an organization.
• Retirement Programs: Knowledge of features, policies and processes of retirement programs; ability to implement and manage employee retirement programs and plans.
  
   

Additional Info :

• The primary location for this position is Peoria, IL.
• Must be able to work 3 days onsite.
• Travel up to 10%-15%.
• Sponsorship is not available for this role now, nor in the future.

 

About Caterpillar 

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range:

$144,960.00 - $217,320.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

March 10, 2025 - March 24, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.     

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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