Chief of Employer Services

Chief Of Employer ServicesOrganization: Workers' Compensation AgencyWork Location: William Green Building, 30 West Spring Street, Columbus, 43215-2256Schedule: Full-timeWork Hours: 8:00 - 5:00Compensation: Based on experience, not to exceed $72.60/Hr.Union: Exempt from UnionPrimary Job Skill: BusinessTechnical Skills: Budgeting, Executive Leadership, Policy DirectionProfessional Skills: Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Organizing and Planning, Verbal Communication, Written CommunicationA Little About Us: With roughly 1,500 employees in 7 offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers. For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries.Our Culture: BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC employees strive to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee resource groups, participate in online forums discussing society's impact on our services and workplace, and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills.Our Vision: To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success.Our Mission: To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day.Our Core Values: One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence.What Our Employees Have To Say: BWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis. Some comments from our employees include:BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work.I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work.Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support.I love the work culture, helpfulness, and acceptance I've been embraced with at BWC.I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees, their level of dedication to service, pride in their work, and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC.What You'll Be Doing:Lead the creation and implementation of policies for multiple units, including Business Consulting, Underwriting, Premium Audit, Employer Programs, Outreach, Compliance, Self-Insured, and Systems Support.Develop and manage both short and long term business plans to ensure services meet the needs of Ohio's injured workers and employers.Oversee budgeting activities to ensure financial efficiency and compliance across Employer Management Services.Represent BWC positively by building strong relationships with industry groups and the public; deliver presentations to stakeholders, legislators, and community members.Directly supervise department directors, assess staffing needs, and make key personnel decisions including hiring, promotions, and disciplinary actions.Coordinate and implement employer related programs, ensuring alignment with field staff and the Division of Safety & Hygiene.Handle sensitive documents with discretion, determining appropriate access to confidential information.Major Worker Characteristics:Knowledge of: Agency, Division & Departmental policies & standard operating procedures; supervisory principle & techniques; employee training & development business administration; applicable state & federal laws, rules, procedures & standards governing fiscal & budgetary operations; interviewing; counseling; human & public relations; State & federal laws related to governing Workers' Compensation, management, manpower planning, strategic planning, government structure & processes, labor laws, budgeting, public relations, customer service.Skill in: innovative measures, creative & analytical thinking, high level communication, policy development & implementation, software (e.g. MS Office Suite, MS Project); use of field management & tracking tools; operation & updating BWC Systems (e.g. CoreSuite, UDS).Ability to: function in fiduciary capacity (i.e. pursuant to OAC 123:1-5-01 Unclassified service); identify problems in complex sets of variables, adapt professionally to unexpected demands, speak & present complex & sensitive issues to large groups & portray positive image, remain abreast of current business trends, gather critical data & draft reports, address sensitive inquiries. build & maintain a positive working atmosphere of growth & participation; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; read & record figures accurately; maintain accurate records.Preferred Qualifications:5+ years of experience in policy development and implementation within large organizations, with strong knowledge of agency, division, and departmental procedures.3+ years of experience in strategic business planning, including the development of both short and long term plans that address stakeholder needs.4+ years of experience in budget oversight, ensuring financial efficiency and compliance with fiscal policies.3+ years of experience engaging with stakeholders, maintaining positive relationships with industry groups and the public, and representing the organization effectively.5+ years of supervisory experience, including responsibility for staffing decisions such as hiring, promotion, discipline, and performance management.Unusual Working Conditions:This position is overtime exempt.THIS POSITION IS UNCLASSIFIED PERSUANT TO ORC 124.11(A)(9).Position requires travel; therefore, persons occupying this position must provide their own transportation and/or legally operate a state owned vehicle.The final external applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will NOT be offered employment.The final applicant for this position must submit to and pass an extensive background check by the Ohio State Patrol prior to appointment.WEATHER ESSENTIAL EMERGENCY EMPLOYEEEEO & ADA Statement: The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees due to protected classes as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order.The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, pregnancy, or religion, please contact the ADA mailbox at: BWCADA@bwc.ohio.gov.For any educational achievements to be considered during the screening process, you must at least attach an unofficial transcript that details the coursework you have completed.All applicants must submit an Ohio Civil Service Application using the online Ohio Hiring Management System. Paper applications will not be accepted.Prior to an offer of employment, the final applicant will be required to sign a background check authorization form and undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.