Workers Compensation Specialist

Help Safeguard Our Workforce Through Expert Claims Management!

Support and protect our workforce by managing workers’ compensation claims from initial reporting through resolution. As a Workers’ Compensation Specialist, you will investigate claims, partner with employees and key stakeholders, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive timely, cost-effective outcomes. This role plays a key part in reducing risk, promoting employee well-being, and supporting a strong culture of safety across the organization.

What’s in it for You

• Competitive Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 / year
• Work Site Location: St. Louis, MO
• Set Schedule: Hybrid Schedule; Flexible Office Hours Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, paid time off (PTO) policy, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options.
• Career Growth: Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld

• Review, examine, investigate, and analyze workers’ compensation claims.
• Interact with injured employees to ensure awareness and understanding of the workers’ compensation process, requirements, and entitlements.
• Prepare and issue notices in accordance with mandated requirements and regularly review and stay abreast of applicable laws that may impact how claims are processed.
• Recommend claim reserve levels by estimating the cost of each assigned claim; monitor reserves and update amounts as necessary.
• Monitor medical treatment for injured employees and provide information to treating physicians regarding employees’ medical history, health issues, and job requirements.
• Identify subrogation potential and pursue the process of reimbursement.
• Serve as a liaison between medical providers, employees, and legal professionals, and coordinate work restrictions with field operations.
• Communicate with defense attorneys regarding litigated cases; make recommendations regarding proposed strategies for claim resolution.
• Prepare legal documents for submission to the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, attend Board hearings, and respond to requests for clarification, as necessary.
• Coordinate with field operations when conducting root cause investigations.
• Attend and participate in safety meetings.
• Stay abreast of new trends, pending legislation, and case law related to workers’ compensation.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is desired - or college coursework in workers’ compensation or insurance.
• 3-5 years of experience managing workers’ compensation claims.
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to travel once a month.

• Hands-on Approach
• Business Acumen
• Problem Solving
• Consultation
• Resilience

• Highly organized
• Self-motivated with a high sense of urgency
• Stable, progressive work history
• Excellent communication skills
• Resilient and adaptable
• Competitive spirit
• Ability to develop relationships at all levels

GardaWorld: Make the World a Safer Place
In the United States, GardaWorld Security remains the only guarding security company to be Certified by Great Place to Work.  This could be more than a job - 26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers.

GardaWorld Security is a global champion in sophisticated and tailored security solutions, employing and training highly skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe, offering a wealth of opportunities to individuals looking to gain experience and develop professionally in a growing industry.


It is the policy of GardaWorld Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, GardaWorld Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. It is also the policy of GardaWorld Security Services not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law, unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment.