Carrols Corporation (NASDAQ: TAST) headquartered in Syracuse, NY is one of the largest restaurant franchisees in the United States. Founded over 60 years ago, Carrols began acquiring BURGER KING restaurants in 1976 and POPEYES restaurants in 2019 and is the largest BURGER KING franchisee in the US today. Presently, Carrols owns and operates over 1,000 BURGER KING restaurants and over 65 POPEYES restaurants across 23 states. Carrols Restaurant Group became a public company on December 15, 2006, and currently employs over 30,000 people.

At Carrols, a job is never just a job. Its a career. We are excited to search and bring on a new team member in our Safety & Risk department and we are currently recruiting for a Sr. Safety & Risk Management Claims Coordinator to join our team.

The Sr. Safety & Risk Management Claims Coordinator will perform duties related to Risk Management, Workers Compensation, General Liability, Property Damage and other related functions.

Summary of Key Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage all Workers Compensation, General Liability and Property Damage claims, working directly with employees, guests, insurance companies and TPAs, to obtain favorable outcomes, frequently using routine follow-ups.
• Secure and provide necessary documentation required to process Workers Compensation claims mandated by States Workers Compensation Boards, including Out of Work slips, and wage statements.
• Manage return to work program and assist with transitional return to work.
• Calculate wage continuation benefits for eligible employees out of work due to a work-related injury.
• Understand the differences in work comp laws in separate states that Carrols operates in.
• Must be able to decipher common medical information, treatment, and action plans to determine appropriateness.
• Prepare for and participate in 2-3 claims reviews per year.
• Must be able to monitor reserves set by claims representatives, know if appropriate and negotiate a reasonable dollar amount.
• Identify safety hazards and communicate such to responsible parties, i.e. Safety & Risk Manager, District Managers and Restaurant General Managers to prevent future incidents and reduce costs and obtain goals, including situations that arise with the Corporate Office.
• Process and maintain all Shoes for Crews weekly reports and process payroll deductions or refunds. Process monthly statements for Accounts Payable.
• Occasionally train and cross-train with other members of the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Two-year degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 2 to 3 years Safety and Risk, Insurance, Claims, Benefits or Human Resources experience required.