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The City of Richmond lies on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, five miles north of Berkeley and seven miles northeast across the Bay from downtown San Francisco. A hub of multimodal transportation, many of our residents and businesses are located in Richmond because of its central location and easy access to the Amtrak/Capitol Corridor, BART, AC Transit, the ferry, and two freeways (I-80 & I-580). Residents, visitors, and employees enjoy Richmond’s numerous recreational opportunities, which include 32 miles of shoreline and over 3,000 acres of shoreline parks, more segments of the Bay Trail completed than any other city, several recreational boat harbors and yacht clubs, and thousands of acres of contiguous inland regional parks and open space. The City has substantial economic resources but is still affordable compared to other Bay Area cities. Our community is welcoming, diverse, and actively engaged.
Richmond is truly the City of Pride and Purpose!
Join our team as a Human Resources Manager - Risk Management and take the helm in navigating the exciting challenges of public sector risk management! We seek a dynamic and experienced Human Resources Manager - Risk Management to join our team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks that could impact our organization's operations and reputation, overseeing insurance compliance, worker's compensation, general liability, and safety programs. If you are a proactive leader with a knack for problem-solving and a passion for fostering a culture of resilience and awareness, then help us not just manage risk but transform it into a catalyst for success—apply now and shape the future with us!
Annual salary for this classification is as high as $195,073 at the top of the range, with an additional approved Cost of Living Adjustment of 4% on 1/1/2025. Additionally, City-paid benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, holidays, administrative leave days, sick time, CalPERS retirement contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, annual professional development reimbursement, one week of paid parental leave, and more! All benefit information can be found in our Benefits Summary.
Position Description and Duties
The most successful candidate has a verifiable work history of possessing a strong analytical mindset, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a thorough understanding of risk management principles. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement risk, worker's compensation, and general liability strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of risk awareness throughout the organization.
Desirable characteristics: a quick learner, ability to work independently, excellent judgment, flexibility, innovative thinking, process-oriented, detail-oriented, collaborative, adaptable, and responsive.
The City of Richmond is the City of Pride and Purpose, and we value those traits in our employees!
The following list is intended to be illustrative and does not necessarily represent the entire range of work duties expected of employees within the classification. Depending on the assigned area and the specific work of the department, duties may include, but are not limited to:
Supervises the work of assigned personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations.
Coordinates with City employees and supervisors to ensure workplaces follow federal and state workers’ compensation guidelines for job safety, disability law, and claims management.
Represents the Human Resources Department in interdepartmental, interagency, and public meetings. Serves on committees and task forces as assigned.
Negotiates and initiates contractual agreements.
Assists in developing City-wide and department goals, objectives, and policies.
Prepares, administers, and monitors the departmental budget.
Interacts with departments and outside vendors to execute contracts and/or process payments.
Performs related work as required.
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Minimum Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's or Masters degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
Five (5) to seven (7) years of management or lead experience in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or Employee Relations.
Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities
Significant risk management experience overseeing Worker's Compensation, General Liability, Insurance compliance, and Safety Programs is highly desirable.
Certifications such as Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), and Professional Risk Manager (PRM) are highly desirable.
Required Licenses or Certifications
Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside of Richmond to meet program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, maintenance of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record is required.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
The City’s policy is that all persons hired on or after October 18, 2021, must be fully vaccinated, including the booster, for COVID-19. New employees will be required to provide proof of complete vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation before employment may commence. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact Human Resources.
Required KSA for Successful Performance of Job Duties
Knowledge of:
Modern office practices and equipment, including applicable software
Local, state, and federal laws and guidelines
City Memorandums of Understandings, Personnel Rules, City Charter and other policies
Principles and practices of employee supervision
Procurement, purchasing, and contract principles and policies
City benefits, policies, and deadlines
Principles and practices of budget administration
Governmental and administrative policies and procedures
Skill in:
Organization and time management
Analysis
Attention to detail
Conflict resolution
Public speaking
Ability to:
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Maintain confidentiality of information
Research and interpret policies and procedures
Stay abreast of current laws
Meet scheduled deadlines
Analyze data, define problem areas, and draw logical conclusions
Prepare clear and concise reports, memoranda, policies, and correspondence
Identify problem areas, collect and analyze data, draw valid conclusions from available information, and project consequences of decisions and recommendations
