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The City of Beverly Hills has a long-standing reputation for providing superior customer service to residents, businesses, and visitors. This characteristic, combined with outstanding staff in all departments, has been a hallmark of success for this high-performance organization. The municipal government (approximately 1,000+ full-time and part-time employees) provides the highest quality safety services, recreational activities, municipal services, and physical environment. The mission of Human Resources is to be a collaborative and strategic partner, using fair and equitable practices to attract, hire, develop, support, and retain a highly qualified workforce, and to mitigate liability through effective loss prevention programs. The Human Resources Department is made up of the Workforce Administration and Development and Risk Management Divisions. The Workforce Administration and Development Division is responsible for Citywide recruitment and selection, organizational development, labor and employee relations, classification and compensation, employee leaves and benefits, and employee recognition and engagement. The Risk Management Division administers workers' compensation and general liability programs, insurance administration and liability claims management, safety and injury/illness prevention, employment-related ADA/interactive processes, and partners with the City Attorney's office in coordinating Citywide litigation. The Human Resources Department serves approximately 1,000+ full-time and part-time employees combined across 9 City departments.
The City of Beverly Hills is seeking an experienced, strategic Risk Manager to join our dedicated team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a risk management professional who thrives in a complex, fast-paced public sector environment, and is ready to serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and departments. The City of Beverly Hills offers an environment that values expertise, integrity, and thoughtful leadership, where your work will make a lasting impact on the community we serve. As the City's Risk Manager, you'll oversee a comprehensive risk management program spanning workers' compensation, general liability, property and casualty insurance, contract review, safety, and claims administration. You'll review contracts at the inception stage to identify exposure and ensure appropriate coverage, manage relationships with third-party administrators and independent adjusters, and oversee the full claims lifecycle from initial filing through resolution. You'll partner closely with City departments, legal counsel, and executive leadership, and represent the City's risk program with confidence and poise. In this role, you will also directly supervise a team of four dedicated staff members, providing guidance, support, and leadership to ensure the division operates at its highest level. We're looking for someone who brings recent public sector experience, ideally at the municipal level, along with a thorough command of workers' compensation and general liability programs, proven experience managing TPAs and adjusters, and the ability to communicate clearly and calmly in high-stakes situations. The ideal candidate is composed under pressure, well-prepared, and committed to building a culture of safety and compliance while providing exceptional customer service across all levels of our City. If you are an established risk professional with a passion for building strong programs, fostering positive relationships, and a commitment to public service, we want to hear from you.
Experience and Training Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the administration of a full range of risk management functions, including the administration of workers' compensation claims, general liability insurance, risk control, self-insured insurance, and safety programs. Two years of experience must have included supervisory and management responsibilities. Training: Bachelor's degree in risk management, human resources management, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field. A Master's degree in risk management, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field is desirable. License and Certificate - Designation as a Certified Risk Manager (CRM) or Associate in Risk Management (ARM) is desirable. - Possession of a valid California driver's license, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation, as required by the position.
