[Hiring] Ergonomic Specialist @Sedgwick

Role Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a global industry leader where you can bring your big ideas to help solve problems for some of the world’s best brands?

• Deliver innovative customer-facing solutions to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world’s most respected organizations.
• Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
• Leverage Sedgwick’s broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.
• Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career.
• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path.
• Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The Ergonomics Specialist performs standardized ergonomic assessments of workspaces, job tasks, and equipment; documents ergonomic exposures; and recommends practical controls within established guidelines. This role supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of ergonomic program strategies; assesses ergonomic exposures and offers practical solutions to reduce risk; develops and delivers educational programs and materials; serves as a liaison to internal and external groups on ergonomics-related issues and opportunities; and provides guidance on ergonomic issues and program development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ergonomics, engineering, physical or occupational therapy, kinesiology from an accredited college or university.
• Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist (CEAS) or other related ergonomic certification preferred.
• Four (4) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Requirements

• Evaluates workplace and job design by conducting ergonomic assessments of office, remote, industrial, and other work environments using approved assessment tools, observation, colleague interviews, measurements, and available work activity and injury data.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates ergonomic program strategies; collaborates with individuals, committees, and teams to audit existing programs, including the development and evaluation of policies, standards, procedures, risk-reduction strategies, training programs, and vendor applications.
• Analyzes workplace injury and loss data; prepares formal reports and presentations addressing findings; and provides advice and counseling to help reduce workplace injuries.
• Develops and delivers approved ergonomic education programs, demonstrations, and job-specific coaching for colleagues, leaders, and clients.
• Provides advice and counseling to individuals to reduce musculoskeletal workplace exposures and injuries. Recommends workstation, equipment, tool, task, and workflow adjustments consistent with established ergonomic principles.
• Maintains timely and accurate assessment records, reports, and supporting documentation in designated systems and in accordance with applicable quality and confidentiality requirements.
• Provides guidance regarding compliance with regulatory developments in human factors and ergonomics.
• Works with the sales team to support the development of prospective clients as needed.
• Participates in local and national activities to advance ergonomic knowledge and influence industry practices.

Benefits

• We offer a diverse and comprehensive benefits package including:
• Three Medical, and two dental plans to choose from.
• Tuition reimbursement eligible.
• 401K plan that matches 50% on every $ you put in up to the first 6% you save.
• 4 weeks PTO your first full year.

Work Environment Requirements

• Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.
• Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required.
• Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking.

Next Steps

If your application is selected to advance to the next round, a recruiter will be in touch.

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $70,000 - $85,000/year. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable laws.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.