Senior Level Workers Compensation Specialist Jobs
Senior level workers compensation specialist jobs place experienced professionals in charge of complex claims portfolios, compliance strategy, and the teams or vendors executing daily operations. Openings concentrate in Insurance, Retail, and Agriculture & Farming, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like AHOLD Delhaize, AIG, and Great American Insurance hiring at this level now.
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Workers Compensation Claims Team Lead | Roseville, CA or Long Beach, CA,Are you looking for an opportunity to join a global industry leader where you can bring your big ideas to help solve problems for some of the world’s best brands?
Deliver innovative customer-facing solutions to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world’s most respected organizations.
Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
Leverage Sedgwick’s broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.
Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career.
Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path.
Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.
ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? We are looking for driven individuals that embody our caring counts model and core values that include empathy, accountability, collaboration, growth, and inclusion.
OFFICE LOCATIONS: HYBRID - Long Beach, CA or Roseville, CA
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: Oversees multiple teams of examiners and technical staff handling workers compensation claims for clients. Manages workloads, provides training, and monitors individual claim activities. Offers technical and jurisdictional guidance on claims adjudication and maintains regular diaries, especially for complex or high-exposure case.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE
Supervises multiple teams of examiners and technical operations colleagues, delegating duties as needed and ensuring proper licensing and documentation standards.
Provides technical and jurisdictional guidance on claims adjudication, including quality reviews and reserve evaluations for high-cost or complex claims.
Acts as a second-level appeal authority for client and claimant issues, implementing final decisions.
Identifies trends, issues, and opportunities for process improvement; advises management and coordinates related projects.
Monitors third-party and sensitive claims, including litigated and vocational rehabilitation cases.
Maintains professional client relationships, offering recommendations and written summaries as needed.
Ensures accurate claim coding and documentation by examiners.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing: 6 years of claims experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include two (2) years claims supervisor experience.
High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.
Licensing / Jurisdiction Knowledge: SIP & California Workers Compensation claims handling experience
TAKING CARE OF YOU
Flexible work schedule.
Referral incentive program.
Career development and promotional growth opportunities.
A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K on day one.
WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
Physical: Computer keyboarding
Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking
As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $105,000-115,000K/yr. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.
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Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable laws.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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- AHOLD Delhaize3
- AIG2
- Great American Insurance2
- Arthur J. Glatfelter Agency2

- AF1
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- Retail3
- Agriculture & Farming2
- Government & Public Sector1
- Transportation & Logistics1
Senior Level Workers Compensation Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level workers compensation specialist job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned end-to-end claims management, not just processed individual cases. Demonstrating experience with cost containment strategies, litigation management, regulatory compliance across multiple states, and mentoring junior staff signals readiness. Candidates who can show measurable outcomes, such as reduced claim duration or litigation rates, consistently stand out in competitive searches.
Which companies hire senior level workers compensation specialists?
Companies hiring senior level workers compensation specialists right now include AHOLD Delhaize, AIG, and Great American Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate among large self-insured employers, third-party administrators, insurance carriers, and organizations with high-volume workforce operations that require dedicated senior oversight.
Are there remote senior level workers compensation specialist jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and role scope. About 13% of senior level workers compensation specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting broader flexibility across the field. Roles with significant vendor coordination, litigation oversight, or multi-state compliance responsibilities are most commonly offered with at least partial remote arrangements.
What makes a workers compensation specialist role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. At this stage, professionals manage complex or high-exposure claims independently, set procedural direction for their teams, oversee vendor and legal relationships, and ensure compliance with multi-state regulations. Mentoring junior specialists and contributing to program strategy are standard expectations, not occasional duties.
Which industries hire the most senior level workers compensation specialists?
Senior Level workers compensation specialist roles concentrate in Insurance, Retail, and Agriculture & Farming, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to employ large workforces with elevated injury exposure or complex claims environments, creating sustained demand for experienced professionals who can manage risk, cost, and compliance at scale.