Director of Risk Management

Town of Plainfield•Plainfield, IN

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Risk Management is responsible for administering the Town’s comprehensive risk management and self-insurance programs, with primary emphasis on workers’ compensation, general liability, property, automobile, and related insurance coverages. This position serves as the Town’s lead coordinator with insurance brokers, third-party administrators, claims adjusters, legal counsel, and loss-control consultants to ensure effective management of claims, insurance renewals, coverage analysis, and risk financing strategies. The position also oversees the Town’s occupational safety and loss prevention programs, promoting a culture of safety and accountability throughout all departments future exposure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. /B.S.) from a four-year college or university or equivalent; in Business, Risk Management, Safety or related and four years related risk management and safety experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Previous experience in a safety role is required.
An expert level of understanding OSHA, comprehensive risk management programs and workplace safety guidelines.
Extensive understanding employee personal protective equipment and work duty hazard assessments.
The ability to understand, explain, and apply ordinances, state statues, federal worker safety laws and other employee safety regulations is required.
Ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences in a meaningful and understandable manner is required.
Extensive understanding of liability insurance, loss control and workers compensation knowledge required.
Excellent project management skills and ability to contribute as part of a project team.
Computer software skills consist of Microsoft Office suite including understanding of Excel and other financial software programs required.
The ability to make sound and rational decisions including exercising independent judgment within established protocols and guidelines is required.
The ability to enforce rules and follow all established protocols and guidelines is required.
The ability to maintain and cultivate positive relationships with residents, vendors and other Town departments is required.
The ability to resolve conflicts between employees and between employees and residents is required.
The ability to remain current with all required licenses, certifications and in-service requirements is required.
The ability to operate a computer, printer, copy machine, scanner, fax machine, and other office equipment is required.
The ability to speak, read and write in English is required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree desired.
Spanish is desired.

Responsibilities

Administers the Town’s self-insured and commercially insured risk management programs, including workers’ compensation, general liability, property, automobile, cyber liability, and other related insurance coverages.
Serves as the primary liaison with insurance brokers, carriers, third-party administrators, claims adjusters, legal counsel, actuaries, and loss-control consultants.
Coordinates annual insurance renewals, applications, underwriting submissions, exposure schedules, and policy reviews.
Provides recommendations regarding alternative risk financing strategies, including self-funding, captive arrangements, and deductible optimization.
Oversees all workers’ compensation, liability, and property claims from initial reporting through final resolution.
Coordinates with Human Resources on occupational injuries, return-to-work programs, light-duty assignments, and workers’ compensation administration.
Collaborates with legal counsel and claims professionals on litigation, settlements, and claim strategy.
Investigates incidents involving employee injuries, vehicle accidents, property damage, and potential liability exposures.
Develops and implements loss prevention strategies to mitigate operational and financial risks.
Promotes a proactive safety culture through coaching, communication, and department-specific training initiatives.
Conducts job hazard analyses and operational risk assessments for all departments.
Performs safety audits and inspections of facilities, vehicles, equipment, and work practices.
Ensures compliance with applicable occupational safety regulations, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and industry best practices.
Provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance and subject matter expertise to the Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager, and executive leadership team.
Develops risk management policies, procedures, and operational standards.
Participates in budget preparation and monitoring for insurance premiums, self-insurance reserves, and safety initiatives.
Serves on safety, accident review, and loss prevention committees as assigned.
Coordinates risk management activities across all Town departments.
Conducts job hazard assessments for each role within all departments and ensures employee best safety practices and compliance with employee PPE requirements and environmental and worksite safety.
Audits and inspects the safety of buildings and vehicles to reduce hazards, accidents and losses and reports conditions that need review to department heads.
Serves as a member of all crash and related department committees.
Provides highly responsible and complex reporting and subject matter expertise staff assistance to executive management.
Works closely with HR for work related injury reviews, worker’s compensation coordination and related.
Completes administrative duties to include attending meetings, reviewing reports, completing various reports, participating in budget planning and reviews, approving invoices, answering inquiries, etc., as needed.
Supervises those employees in the risk management division.