Critical Risk and Claims Manager

Pinnacle Group, Inc.

. Lead and manage a team of risk and claims specialists conducting onsite assessments in high-hazard environments such as construction, manufacturing, and logistics .

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage a team of risk and claims specialists conducting onsite assessments in high-hazard environments such as construction, manufacturing, and logistics
Oversee worksite evaluations, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and safety audits to ensure consistency, quality, and actionable insights
Provide strategic guidance on workers’ compensation classifications (NCCI codes) based on observed job duties and exposure risks
Review and validate findings related to discrepancies between reported and actual job duties, ensuring proper escalation and resolution
Partner with internal teams, carriers, and third-party administrators (TPAs) to optimize claims management and reduce loss exposure
Analyze claims trends and loss data to identify root causes and implement targeted risk mitigation and return-to-work strategies
Drive OSHA compliance initiatives, including program development, training oversight, and audit readiness
Collaborate with clients to implement corrective actions, improve PPE adherence, and strengthen safety culture
Support insurance renewal processes by providing exposure analysis, field insights, and risk recommendations
Mentor and develop team members, fostering technical expertise, leadership capability, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in loss control, risk management, EHS, or safety consulting within high-hazard industries
Prior experience in a leadership or managerial role overseeing field-based risk or safety professionals
Strong knowledge of workers’ compensation classifications (NCCI/class codes) and their financial and operational impact
Proven ability to conduct and oversee onsite worksite assessments and safety evaluations
Deep understanding of OSHA regulations and workplace safety compliance requirements
Experience working with claims processes, insurance carriers, and TPAs
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret claims data and translate insights into action
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Willingness to travel approximately 10–20%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

risk managementloss controlEHSsafety consultingjob hazard analysessafety auditsworkers’ compensation classificationsclaims managementOSHA compliancedata analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationanalytical skillsmentoringcollaborationinfluencing stakeholderscontinuous improvement