Interim Workers Compensation Manager (ID:47490)

Calling all Workers Compensation experts! Take a look at this exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, acquisition-driven organization in a high-impact role as a seasoned Interim Workers' Compensation professional. You’ll partner with risk management, operating company leaders, and HR teams to manage and resolve claims efficiently while providing expert guidance on strategy, compliance, and best practices. This role is ideal for a high-touch WC specialist who thrives in dynamic, collaborative environments and can navigate complex claim portfolios with confidence.

Code: 47490

Posted: 2025-12-03

Category: Human Resources

The Interim Workers’ Compensation Manager will manage a full portfolio of litigated and non-litigated claims, lead claims strategy and settlement decisions, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely, cost-effective resolution. This hands-on role also includes review of reserves, investigation oversight, and partnership with leadership to advise on risk and claims management processes.

Worksite Location: Onsite - New Brighton, MN

Salary Range: Hourly rate between $60-$70, DOE

Benefits: Versique offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, accident/critical illness insurance, MN ESST, MN PFML, and a 401(k) with a company match.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Manage a portfolio of workers’ compensation claims, both litigated and non-litigated
Partner with operating company safety leaders, claims staff, and TPAs to drive claim resolution
Lead investigation of incidents, evaluate liability, and interpret state statutes
Oversee insurance claim reserves and provide accurate analysis for management decisions
Negotiate settlements within the $1M deductible and present recommendations to key stakeholders
Coordinate and lead quarterly and monthly claim reviews with leadership, TPAs, carriers, and brokers
Advise HR and operational partners on claim strategy, risk mitigation, and best practices
Support additional risk management and insurance-related projects as needed

Required Skills & Experience:

10+ years in workers’ compensation, risk management, or insurance claim management
Experience managing both litigated and non-litigated claims
Strong knowledge of multi-state WC statutes and coverage analysis
Expertise in claims negotiation and settlement strategies
Excellent collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills
Proficiency with RMIS platforms, Origami, and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to lead multiple parties toward effective resolution in a fast-paced environment

About Versique:
Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than just resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

Let’s find your people, together.

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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