Job Title: Workers Compensation Plant Rep III Job Description As the primary Workers' Compensation Claims Handler at the plant, you will focus on delivering excellent customer service, managing quality claims, and overseeing loss cost management. This position is based at the plant with the possibility of a hybrid work schedule. Responsibilities + Analyze and process complex or technically difficult workers' compensation claims by investigating and gathering information to determine the exposure on the claim. + Handle a full caseload, including cases of increased severity. + Manage Workers’ Compensation Lost Time claims through well-developed action plans to ensure timely and cost-effective resolutions. + Calculate and assign timely and appropriate reserves to claims; manage reserve adequacy throughout the life of the claim. + Calculate and pay benefits due; approve and make timely claim payments and adjustments; and settle claims within designated authority level. + Prepare necessary state filings within statutory limits. + Coordinate vendor referrals for additional investigation and/or litigation management. + Use appropriate cost containment techniques, including strategic vendor partnerships, to reduce overall cost of claims. + Manage claim recoveries, including subrogation, Second Injury Fund excess recoveries, and Social Security and Medicare offsets. + Report claims to the excess carrier. + Communicate claim activity and processing with the claimant and the client. + Ensure claim files are properly documented, and claims coding is correct. + Refer cases as appropriate to supervisor and management. Essential Skills + 3-5 years of Illinois Workers' Compensation claims management experience. + Experience in workers compensation claims, claims adjusting, workers' compensation claims processing, auditing, and customer service. + Workers’ Compensation Lost Time claim handling experience. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Excellent oral and written communication skills. + PC literate, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products. + Analytical and interpretive skills. + Strong organizational skills. + Good interpersonal skills. + Excellent negotiation skills. + Ability to work in a team environment. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.