HUMAN RESOURCES & RISK MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR

Salary : $125,808.00 - $169,836.00 Annually

Location : City of West Covina, CA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2025-13

Department : Human Resources & Risk Management

Opening Date : 01 / 30 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

The City is in search of its next Director of Human Resources and Risk Management.

The posting will remain open until filled. First review will be Friday, February 14, 2025.

Applicants must submit cover letter, resume, and five professional references.

Job Summary :

Under general administrative direction, plans, organizes, directs and administers the City's Human Resources and Risk Management programs and services; acts as chief spokesperson in the meet and confer process with represented City employees; develops goals, policies and procedures for human resource and risk management related issues; is responsible for recruitment, classification, training, benefit administration, records management, employee relations, workers' compensation and risk management activities; performs related work as required.

Examples of Duties

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, organizes, staffs, directs, coordinates, prepares, and administers the budget for a centralized Human Resources and Risk Management system; formulates and recommends policies, regulations, and practices for carrying out comprehensive programs.
• Directs, coordinates, and supervises the administration of the City classification and salary plan, recruitment, examination, selection, employee training and development, employee discipline / grievance, workers' compensation, liability and loss prevention, safety and benefit programs.
• May act as chief negotiator and participates in negotiations during meet and confer sessions with various employee organizations. Act as advisor to the City Council and City Manager on labor relations matters.
• Develops, revises, and implements procedures and policies to meet requirements of City departments, ordinances and state and federal laws.
• Consults with and advises City staff and Human Resources Commission on matters related to interpretation and implementation of Human Resources and Risk Management policies, rules, practices, ordinances, and resolutions and on issues which affect Human Resources, Risk Management, and employee relations programs.
• Actively oversees all open workers' compensation and liability claims by working closely with employees, claimants, the City's third party administrators, physicians, consultants, and attorneys. Coordinates the settlement / resolution of these claims. Analyzes, monitors, and recommends monetary reserves for claim adjudication.
• Negotiates with insurance companies and makes recommendations for the purchase of insurance or retention of risk in all areas of municipal liability, workers' compensation, and property and casualty.
• Administers and coordinates the City's benefit plans, including health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance.
• Supervises the analysis of City training needs and the development and evaluation of training programs related to employee development and safety.
• Assists and consults with City management regarding employee relations as well as other Human Resources and Risk Management issues.
• Develops and administers the City's safety management and safety training program.
• Reviews and analyzes reports, legislation, court cases, and other information relating to Human Resources, workers' compensation, safety, and risk management matters.
• Schedules, develops reports, and maintains records of proceedings for the City Human Resources Commission.
• Coordinates the unemployment insurance program.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major study in business administration, public administration, or related field. Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in an administrative capacity in the field of human resources management, including at least three (3) years of administrative experience in workers' compensation and risk management. Additional education may substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis. A Master's Degree in a related field is desirable. Experience with labor negotiations is desirable.

Special Requirements :

Possession of a valid Class C California drivers' license and a satisfactory driving record.

Required Knowledge and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of modern principles and practices of public personnel administration, including methods of recruitment and selection, performance evaluation, training and development, employee relations, salary and benefit administration, workers' compensation, and risk management; federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations regarding local government operations related to personnel and risk management functions; risk management principles, methods, and procedures, principles and practices of management necessary to plan, analyze, develop, director and evaluate programs, administrative policies, organizational structures and staffing; current trends in personnel and risk management administration including recent court decisions and legislative developments; principles and practices of business management including budgeting and offices practices and control; Ability to plan, organize, assign, and coordinate the activities of professional and clerical staff. Deal constructively and develop effective resolutions for Human Resources and Risk Management issues and employee concerns.

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How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

Required Question

Salary : $125,808 - $169,836