How to hire a workers compensation coordinator

How to hire a workers compensation coordinator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step workers compensation coordinator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a workers compensation coordinator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new workers compensation coordinator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The workers compensation coordinator hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A workers compensation coordinator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, workerss compensation coordinator from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of workerss compensation coordinator and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Workers Compensation Coordinator	Description	Hourly rate
   Workers Compensation Coordinator	Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists conduct an organization’s compensation and benefits programs. They also evaluate position descriptions to determine details such as a person’s classification and salary.	$19-43
   Benefits Advisor	A benefits advisor specializes in devising benefits programs and strategies for a workforce, ensuring they are well-compensated for their hard work. Typically, their responsibilities revolve around performing research and analysis to identify the needs of employees in a company, studying the benefit programs of competitors, and assessing the existing programs while putting the company's welfare into consideration... Show more	$22-52
   Claim Processor	A Claims Processor is responsible for processing and verifying insurance claims, in adherence to the policies, laws, and regulations of the company involved. Aside from examining its authenticity, they must also oversee new policies and recommend modifications should it be needed... Show more	$12-29

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • OSHA
   • Patients
   • Rehabilitation
   • Data Entry
   • Insurance Adjusters
   • Patient Care
   • Computer System
   • Workers Comp
   • Payroll
   • Workers Compensation Claims
   • Medical Terminology
   • Physical Therapy
   • CMMS
   • Insurance Carriers

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   Responsibilities:

   • Support, maintain and manage input of information into the automated HRIS system, and integrate HRIS with other systems.
   • Manage litigation, pay timely compensation, file necessary state forms timely, negotiate appropriate settlements within company assign authority.
   • Maintain employee records in ADP and PeopleSoft.
   • Create job codes using PeopleSoft; conduct periodic audits and analysis.
   • Act as liaison with third-party administrator (TPA) and insurance carrier.
   • Assist in the development of new applicant tracking system and HRIS database.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your workers compensation coordinator job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A workers compensation coordinator salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a workers compensation coordinator in West Virginia may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level workers compensation coordinator usually earns less than a senior-level workers compensation coordinator. Additionally, a workers compensation coordinator with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average workers compensation coordinator salary

   $61,323yearly

   $29.48 hourly rate

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   Entry-level workers compensation coordinator salary

   $41,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average workers compensation coordinator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$84,008	$40
   2	Washington	$80,484	$39
   3	New Jersey	$77,920	$37
   4	California	$77,159	$37
   5	District of Columbia	$74,391	$36
   6	Oregon	$72,566	$35
   7	Colorado	$72,004	$35
   8	Minnesota	$69,308	$33
   9	New Hampshire	$68,353	$33
   10	Iowa	$65,644	$32
   11	Illinois	$61,735	$30
   12	North Carolina	$61,011	$29
   13	Georgia	$60,440	$29
   14	Texas	$58,847	$28
   15	Missouri	$58,322	$28
   16	Ohio	$53,978	$26
   17	Louisiana	$53,707	$26
   18	Alabama	$53,069	$26
   19	Indiana	$52,771	$25
   20	Nebraska	$52,301	$25

   Average workers compensation coordinator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Tesla	$85,873	$41.29	6
   2	Prudential Bank	$84,152	$40.46	2
   3	Los Alamos National Laboratory	$75,272	$36.19	3
   4	National Grid plc	$74,265	$35.70
   5	NFP Ventures	$71,281	$34.27	1
   6	Aya Healthcare	$70,519	$33.90
   7	Catholic Health Care System	$70,166	$33.73	1
   8	RadNet	$70,128	$33.72	2
   9	Exelon	$69,860	$33.59
   10	Insperity	$69,733	$33.53	1
   11	Bechtel Corporation	$69,451	$33.39	8
   12	NiSource	$67,342	$32.38
   13	AHMC Healthcare	$66,399	$31.92	4
   14	Zachry Group	$66,371	$31.91	3
   15	Bingham Memorial Hospital	$66,325	$31.89
   16	U.S. Bank	$66,055	$31.76
   17	Florida Power and Light	$64,359	$30.94
   18	Lower Eastside Service Center	$63,454	$30.51
   19	RWJBarnabas Health	$63,058	$30.32	7
   20	Maximus	$62,548	$30.07	238

4. Writing a workers compensation coordinator job description

   A job description for a workers compensation coordinator role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a workers compensation coordinator job description:

   Workers compensation coordinator job description example

   The Role
   
   The Return to Work Coordinator is responsible for administrative tasks within a range of RTW disciplines, with a strong emphasis placed on employee communication and intervention. The role will support both the Return to Work Manager and Return to Work & Workplace Specialist in program implementation. The Return to Work Coordinator plays a key role in the engagement of the transitional work population, the documentation of offer letters and communication, and overall mitigation of lost time cases.
   
   Responsibilities Include
   
   + Administer leave of absence within TESLA's leave portal and process returns as needed
   
   + Determine eligibility of injured workers to provide introduction to Return to Work Program
   
   + Support day-to-day Return to Work operations and documentation management for ADA, Workers' compensation, and OSHA Recordkeeping
   
   + Provide assistance and act as primary point of contact to injured employees as it relates to the RTW Program. Intervention and employee engagement include, but are not limited to, phone, text, email, and certified mail
   
   + Creation and documentation of Return to Work offer letters for employees with applicable medical restrictions
   
   + Coordinate and communicate transitional work to appropriate stakeholders as needed, such as Tesla's third-party administrators, Benefits, Leaves Human Resource Business Partners, and Legal
   
   + Implementation and escalation of employees not adhering to applicable policies such as the Return to Work and Attendance policies
   
   + Answer and respond timely to email inquiries from internal and external stakeholders
   
   + Defuse challenging situations involving injured workers with questions and concerns related to the Return to Work program
   
   + Create detailed timelines with supported documentation including case details and the overall interactive process
   
   Eligibility Requirements
   
   + Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience
   
   + 2+ years of experience within either an environmental, health, and safety role, human resources, or risk management role
   
   + Deep understanding and application of federal and state disability and paid family leave laws (i.e., ADA, FMLA, CFRA, PDL,)
   
   + Advanced computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,)
   
   + Strong background in customer service including conflict resolution
   
   + Service oriented, treats colleagues as clients
   
   + Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively with all levels of employee personnel
   
   + Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
   
   + Comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment where demands and priorities change rapidly
   
   + Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
   
   + Quick, accurate data entry, and strong time-management skills
   
   + Results-driven with a strong sense of urgency and ability to drive results
   
   + Well-organized and excellent attention to detail, Available for second or third shift schedule along with weekend work as needed

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right workers compensation coordinator for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your workers compensation coordinator job on Zippia to find and recruit workers compensation coordinator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit workerss compensation coordinator, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new workers compensation coordinator

   Once you've found the workers compensation coordinator candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new workers compensation coordinator first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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