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Senior Lifecycle Specialist, Workers Compensation - EMEA

Remote.com

Remote OK
EMEA
EMEA
US hours

Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This remote ok full time position at Remote.com is open across the EMEA region, which includes South Africa. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

<div class="content-intro"><h2><strong>About Remote</strong></h2>
<div><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Remote is solving modern organizations’ biggest challenge – navigating global employment compliantly with ease. We make it possible for businesses of all sizes to recruit, pay, and manage international teams. With our core values at heart and future focused work culture, our team works tirelessly on ambitious problems, asynchronously, around the world. You can find Remoters working from 6 different continents (Antarctica left to go!) and all of our positions are fully remote.<br><br><span class="discussion-id-2f7cb4da-dab4-8068-a80f-001c50b2d808 suggestion-update notion-enable-hover" data-token-index="0">With Innovation as one of the core values, we have built Automation and AI capabilities into the requirements for every role.</span><br><br>We encourage every member of the Remote team to bring their talents, experiences and culture to the table to help us build the best-in-class HR platform.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">If you are energetic, curious, motivated and ambitious, be part of our world. Apply now and define the future of work!</span></div></div><h2>The position</h2>
<p>This is an exciting time to join Remote and make a personal difference in the global employment space in Employee Lifecycle Operations, by joining our&nbsp;Employee Lifecycle team.</p>
<p>As a Senior Lifecycle Specialist (OHS), you will ensure that all activities related to the occupational health and safety of employees are performed effectively, compliantly, and on time across multiple countries supported by Remote. You will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and managing vendor partnerships, driving contract management processes, and be in charge of rolling out all events related to health and safety across the globe for Remote’s employees.</p>
<p>You will be reporting to Employee Lifecycle Manager.</p>
<h2>Requirements</h2>
<ul>
<li>Significant work experience in a digital environment</li>
<li>BA/BS degree or equivalent.</li>
<li>Progressive management plus required examiner experience within Workers’ Compensation insurance industry.</li>
<li>Experience scouting, onboarding, and/or managing insurance partners and brokers</li>
<li>Ability to quickly engage and support external employees and vendors across multiple countries</li>
<li>Good analytical skills, ability to map processes</li>
<li>Team player who works independently and communicates proactively and positively</li>
<li>A growth and problem-solving mindset. You can shift tasks and priorities when circumstances change and do so quickly and effectively</li>
<li>Writes and speaks fluent English.</li>
<li>It is not required to have experience working remotely, but considered a plus</li>
</ul>
<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2>
<p><strong>Insurance Portfolio Management:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Assist in the administration and management of the company’s global insurance programs specifically Worker Compensation insurance.</li>
<li>Support the renewal process for various insurance programs, ensuring timely and accurate submissions and successful negotiations to drive cost efficiencies and competitiveness in the market.</li>
<li>Coordinate with brokers, insurers, and internal stakeholders to gather the necessary information and documentation.</li>
<li>Maintain up-to-date records of insurance policies, certificates of insurance, and related documentation.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Risk Financing:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Analyze and evaluate risk financing options to optimize coverage and cost-efficiency.</li>
<li>Prepare and present recommendations on risk financing strategies to senior management.</li>
<li>Assist in the development and implementation of risk management policies and procedures.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Data Analysis and Reporting:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Collect, analyze, and interpret insurance and risk management data.</li>
<li>Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management.</li>
<li>Identify trends, potential risks, and opportunities for improvement.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Stakeholder Engagement:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Collaborate with various internal departments and operating companies to identify and address insurance and risk management needs.</li>
<li>Foster strong relationships with clients and external partners, including brokers, insurers, and regulatory agencies.</li>
<li>Maintains current knowledge of related laws and regulation</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Customer Support:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Provide prospects, customers and their employees with the necessary support on Workers Compensation insurance coverage, exclusions and overall risk management advise</li>
<li>Maintain up-to-date documentation for claims management procedures and records of claims outcomes</li>
<li>Collaborate closely with the Occupational Health and Safety

Tips for South African Applicants

Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

Salary in Context

Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.

Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Remote.com

Remote.com is a company in the Accounting industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 36 open positions on Hirezar. View all Remote.com jobs →