Confidential Careers

Director of Risk and Safety Management

DOWNERS GROVE, ILPosted 19 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company due to the generic company name 'Confidential Careers' and detailed job description style.

  • Job overview

    The Director of Risk and Safety Management leads the company's risk, safety, and injury prevention programs to ensure regulatory compliance and operational risk reduction.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves developing risk management strategies, overseeing insurance and claims, driving safety culture and training, managing workers' compensation, leading a cross-functional team, and collaborating with various departments to align safety initiatives with business goals.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates need a bachelor's degree (master's preferred), 8+ years in risk or safety management especially in transportation, strong knowledge of DOT, OSHA, workers' compensation laws, experience with insurance carriers, and leadership skills; certifications like ARM or CSP are a plus.

  • Team overview

    The candidate will lead a cross-functional team of safety managers, trainers, and risk specialists.

  • Job location and travel

    The position is based at the corporate office with up to 25-30% travel to branch locations and field operations.

  • Unique job features

    The job includes unique responsibilities such as managing subrogation and lien resolution, overseeing comprehensive safety and risk programs, and coordinating emergency preparedness and regulatory compliance audits.

Company overview

Confidential Careers is a professional services company specializing in career coaching, resume writing, and job search strategy development to help individuals achieve their career goals. They generate revenue by offering personalized career services, subscription-based resources, and workshops tailored to job seekers and professionals at various stages of their careers. Founded with a mission to empower individuals in navigating the competitive job market, the company has built a reputation for delivering customized solutions and expert guidance. Their focus on confidentiality and client-centric support makes them a trusted partner for career advancement.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to emphasize your strategic leadership in risk and safety management, highlighting your experience with DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, and EPA regulatory compliance.

  • Focus on your expertise in managing insurance policies, workers’ compensation programs, incident investigations, and safety culture development to align with the job’s core responsibilities.

  • Apply through multiple channels including Confidential Careers’ corporate website, LinkedIn job postings, and relevant industry job boards to maximize your application visibility.

  • Connect on LinkedIn with professionals in the Risk Management or Safety divisions at Confidential Careers, using ice breakers like asking about recent safety initiatives or inquiring how the company fosters a proactive safety culture.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'risk management,' 'workers’ compensation,' 'DOT compliance,' 'incident investigations,' and 'insurance claims management' to pass automated screenings.

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