Human Resources Director, Risk Assessment

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Director of Risk Assessment is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating potential risks that could impact the organization's operations, reputation, or financial stability. This role involves developing and implementing risk management policies, conducting regular risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

REPORTS TO: Executive Director, HR Support Services 

SALARY SCHEDULE: A-4

WORK DAYS: 250

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related program

Experience, Skill, and Certification:

• • Five or more years of experience in public risk management, loss control, or casualty insurance
  • Knowledge of claims adjustment and administration practices and procedures
  • Knowledge of categories of risks and types of coverage available
  • Knowledge of Federal, State and local safety laws and regulations, and ability to interpret and apply them
  • Knowledge of OSHA and D.O.T. compliance requirements
  • Ability to motivate managers and employees to an increased awareness of safety practices
  • Ability to determine risk loss exposures and analyze such risk for the purpose of minimizing them
          Demonstrable skills in oral and written communications

• Preferred:  Experience with investigating and responding to EEOC charges and unemployment insurance claims

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Manage Safety and Risk Management: Oversee the development and administration of budgets, daily processes, and procedures. Supervise and train all assigned employees to ensure effective risk management practices.
2. Staff Management: Guide the day-to-day functions of the risk management staffing organization. Identify, select, and develop staff. Ensure efficient department operations, proper staffing, and maintenance of adequate records.
3. Legal Compliance: Ensure the school system complies with federal, state, and local laws related to accidents, safety, health hazards, and workers’ compensation.
4. Investigations:

• Coordinate the investigation of all workers’ compensation, unemployment, and liability claims. Provide written reports to management on all claims’ activity and maintain files on all claims.
• Collaborate with the board attorney to provide information for the defense of Department of Labor Unemployment and workers’ compensation claims.
• Testify in administrative hearings on behalf of the Board.

1. Legal Compliance and Advisory:

• Participate in hearings, mediations, and other activities related to employment issues or charges of inappropriate conduct. Advise principals and Area Assistant Superintendents on formal grievances.

1. District Insurance Programs:

• Plan, establish, and administer programs for monitoring workers’ compensation and liability claims. Work with Board attorneys and insurance experts to recommend improvements.
• Review and recommend property and casualty insurance programs, ensuring adequate coverage.
• Maintain District insurance files to provide proof of insurance and a common source of validation for all District insurance programs.

1. District Safety Program:

• Identify, plan, establish, and administer safety programs to protect the District’s physical, human, fiscal, and liability exposures. Conduct studies to analyze and identify hazards and loss-producing risks. Develop and promote safety policies and programs.
• Perform contract reviews and establish insurance safety programs.
• Work with insurance programs to recommend process improvements using educational programs and safety checklists.
• Coordinate the inspection of schools and other facilities for safety compliance. Recommend changes to Maintenance staff and personal protective equipment as required.
• Coordinate with the Health Department during communicable disease outbreaks.
• Administer fire drills and other safety reporting.

1. Transportation Program: Develop, track, and ensure documentation for annual school bus driver licenses, MVRs, and D.O.T. physical exams in compliance with Georgia Law.
2. Medicaid Billing: Oversee the administration and management of the school district's Medicaid billing program. Ensure accurate and timely submission of Medicaid claims, compliance with regulations, and proper documentation. Collaborate with healthcare providers, school administrators, and billing staff to streamline processes, resolve billing issues, and maximize reimbursement. Provide training and support on Medicaid billing procedures.
3. Records Management:

• Compile and maintain records of loss experience data. Establish a centralized reporting system for student, employee, and non-employee injuries, vehicle incidents, and property losses to ensure compliance with insurance and regulatory requirements.
• Receive, review, analyze, and maintain accurate records of accidents, illnesses, and injuries. Provide reporting on loss analysis and accident data.

1. Vendor and Partner Management: Establish strong relationships with benefits suppliers and third-party administrators. Coordinate vendor selection to ensure performance objectives are met. Select qualified brokers, insurers, and service providers; negotiate terms and prices of insurance policies and services and evaluate the acceptability of insurance premiums.
2. EEOC Coordination: Coordinate responses to EEOC charges with Board Attorneys.
3. Drug-Free Workplace Programs: Develop and monitor Drug-Free Workplace programs.
4. Additional Duties: Perform other duties as necessary for the effectiveness of the organization.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Incumbents are considered “at will.” Appropriate pay will be determined based on Grade A-4 and allowable experience as determined by Human Resources. The work calendar will be 250 days. Grade A4, EXEMPT                          REV. 02-2025                        

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

A responsibility is considered to be “non-essential” (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:

• it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
• it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.

Note the responsibility number from the list in the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for those responsibilities that could be considered “non-essential” based on this definition.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS

Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. The category applicable for this position is listed below.

[X ] OFFICE   Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.

[ ] CLASSROOM Employees in this category spend at least most of the workday in a typical classroom or related educational environment. There will be prolonged periods of standing or walking, and there may be frequent bending, stooping, or stretching. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies. Reading, listening, writing, and speaking are requirements. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands, but there may be occasions that require the lifting or restraint of a student.

EXCEPTIONAL PHYSICAL OR SENSORY DEMANDS

(Check any that apply to this job and complete the required information.)

[x] Heavy lifting of up to __25____ pounds

[ ] Frequent climbing up to _______ feet, and/or working on building roofs.

[X] Exposure to heavy dust, dirt, chemical or paint fumes, or other airborne matter.

[X] Exposure to extreme heat, electric current, hazardous chemicals or other potential               hazards.

[X] Sitting or standing for extended periods with no control over rest periods.

[X]Other:Must have reliable transportation to travel within the district._ ________________________________

Salary : $84,184 - $146,004