Manager, Workers' Compensation Programs

Workers' Compensation is a critical driver of value at Hertz—supporting our employees, strengthening operations, and improving business performance.

We are seeking an experienced leader to oversee our national Workers' Compensation and Return to Work programs, driving strong claim outcomes, enhancing the employee experience, and partnering across the business to deliver continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Director, Risk Management, this role is ideal for a strategic, data-driven professional who excels at solving complex challenges, building relationships, and creating meaningful impact for both employees and the organization.

The starting salary is $115,000, commensurate with experience.

Lead Workers' Compensation & Return to Work Programs

• Oversee Hertz's national Workers' Compensation and Return to Work programs, ensuring effective claims management, regulatory compliance, strong financial stewardship, and positive employee outcomes
• Provide strategic direction and oversight to TPAs, defense counsel, nurse case managers, medical providers, and other vendors to drive optimal claim resolution and program performance
• Review complex claims, litigation strategies, reserves, and settlements to support sound business decisions and mitigate risk
• Partner with Operations, HR, Safety, Payroll, Finance, and Legal to facilitate successful return-to-work outcomes and reduce lost time

• Develop and analyze dashboards, scorecards, and key performance metrics to identify trends, improve claim outcomes, and enhance Return to Work effectiveness
• Leverage data, technology, and automation to streamline processes, strengthen reporting, and modernize program management
• Support actuarial analyses, insurance renewals, budgeting, financial reporting, and other Risk Management initiatives