**What You Need To Know** Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success. We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and are included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity. As a full-time employee, you can choose from a full menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more. Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with a salary range of $125,00-$140,00/yr. plus bonus. This salary range is an average range for this position. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately. At Southern Glazer’s, you’ll enjoy an environment where continuous learning and growth are supported and experience a culture where you are respected, and your voice is heard. If you’re looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY. Can work remotely if located in central part of the US-Prefer Texas, Illinois, or Missouri- Travel 30-35% **Overview** Lead the identification, communication, measurement, and management of risk activities in your designated region. Partner with various departments regarding incident reports and claims or losses, and you investigate, resolve, and respond to all property and liability claims under the direction of the Corporate Counsel. **Primary Responsibilities** + Lead the identification, communication, measurement, and management of designated region risk activities + Develop and implements risk management, compliance and cost savings measures, policies, and procedures for improved claims management + Manage relationships with third party service providers including brokers, underwriters, and other third-party administrators (TPA) + Assist in investigations of new claims to aid third-party administrators in determining compensability + Partner with all departments regarding incident reports and claims or losses + Investigate, resolves, and responds to all property and liability claims under the direction of the Corporate Counsel + Compliance with the Department of Labor and Industry regarding workers compensation claims reporting by jurisdiction + Manages the workers’ compensation and incident reporting program and processes, assesses, and reports claims to carriers as appropriate + Provide timely notification of claims to insurance carriers **Additional Primary Responsibilities** + Communicate plans to address loss events + Partner with key stakeholders to develop and implement standards, processes, programs, and best practices related to risk management + Manage all phases of the claims process from intake and investigation through litigation, settlement, and/or trial, and consults and/or participates in negotiations, conferences, and mediations with adjusting companies, outside as well as corporate legal counsel, staff, claimants, and other involved parties + Evaluate reserves to insure appropriate payout **Minimum Qualifications** + Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a related field, HR, Risk, Business Administration, Leadership. + Minimum 5 years of experience in Risk or Claims Management + Ability to Travel 30-35 percent in Central part of US. + Strong people skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally + Demonstrated decision making and critical thinking skills + Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision + Multi-line experience a plus, especially Workers Compensation, General Liability, and Commercial Auto, including litigated claims + Strong with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) risk management information system (RMIS) experience + Through knowledge of Workmen’s Comp, Auto and General liabilities **Physical Demands** + Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine + Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping + Must be able to frequently lift/lower, push, carry, or pull 20 lbs **EEO Statement** Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges. LI-JL1 Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.