Human Resources Specialist - Compliance

City of Manhattan Kansas•Manhattan, KS

4d•$71,039 - $88,804•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist – Compliance reports to the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management and performs professional and technical work in assigned HR compliance and risk-related programs. Primary responsibilities include ADA coordination, workers’ compensation, unemployment claims, risk and claims coordination, compliance reporting, policy and procedure support, training support, and related records management. This position serves as the City’s ADA Coordinator and staff liaison to the Human Rights Advisory Board, supporting compliance with applicable laws, City policies, nondiscrimination requirements, equal opportunity practices, and civil rights-related initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Safety/Risk Management, or a related field.
Five (5) years of experience in related areas such as human resources, risk management, safety, workers’ compensation, or a related field.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered as meeting the minimum qualifications.

Nice To Haves

HR certification (SHRM or HRCI).
Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation.
Public sector experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs assigned Human Resources risk management and claims-related activities, including tracking, records management, audit support, insurance application and renewal support, and related reporting.
Assists with claims coordination involving departments, insurers, third-party administrators, legal counsel, outside agencies, and other parties as assigned.
Maintains effective working relationships with City departments, vendors, insurers, third-party administrators, legal counsel, outside agencies, and the public to support assigned compliance and risk functions.
Serves as the City’s ADA Coordinator and primary resource for ADA-related questions, requests, and compliance activities.
Coordinates accommodation requests, interactive process documentation, communications, and related follow-up.
Provides technical guidance to City staff regarding assigned employment, civil rights, disability accommodation, workers’ compensation, unemployment, and related compliance processes.
Researches, interprets, and applies applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and program requirements related to assigned HR compliance and risk functions.
Exercises independent judgment to support consistent application of assigned compliance-related policies, procedures, and practices.
Coordinates workers’ compensation program activities, including claim intake, documentation, reporting, communication with departments, and coordination with third-party administrators, legal counsel, medical providers, and other parties as assigned.
Assists departments with workers’ compensation procedures, injury reporting, modified duty, return-to-work coordination, and related requirements.
Coordinates unemployment claims administration, including timely responses, documentation, tracking, hearing preparation, and communication with applicable agencies and departments.
Maintains related case files, records, reports, and supporting documentation.
Completes, maintains, and updates required compliance-related records, statistics, reports, logs, and documentation, including work injury reporting and assigned audit materials.
Exercises independent judgment in researching, analyzing, interpreting, and applying policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and program requirements related to assigned HR compliance and risk functions, including claims, trends, and program effectiveness.
Prepares reports, summaries, findings, and recommendations to support departmental planning, compliance efforts, risk management functions, and decision-making.
Assists with reviewing, developing, updating, and implementing policies, procedures, forms, notices, and training resources related to compliance, risk, ADA, and related Human Resources functions.
Supports training coordination and employee communication related to assigned compliance and risk management programs.
Serves as staff liaison to the City’s Human Rights Advisory Board by coordinating meeting logistics, agendas, minutes, records, reports, and related communications in accordance with applicable City procedures.
Assists with special projects, audits, training coordination, and program improvement efforts related to compliance and risk administration.
Performs other related duties as assigned in support of departmental and organizational needs.

Benefits

Boot, Clothing and Vehicle Allowances, if applicable.
City issued Cell Phone, if applicable.
Retirement/Pension - City employees are required by statute to contribute to the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS). Voluntary retirement contributions are offered with Nationwide, Mission Square, and Empower KPERS 457.
Medical, Dental, Vision - The City offers an excellent benefits package that includes wellness, medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits.
Paid Holidays – 10.5 paid holidays per year plus one additional floating holiday.
Paid Vacation - 12 to 26 days per year based on years of service.
Paid Sick Leave - 12 days per year.
Paid Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks of paid leave.
Education Reimbursement, Professional Development. Certifications/Licensure - The City will reimburse up to $8,000 per calendar year for tuition and fees. Professional Development funds are based on department budget. Certification/licensure may be reimbursed by the City.
Other Benefits - Long-term disability, employer paid group life insurance, basic life insurance, employee assistance program and an array of voluntary benefit options.