Risk Business Partner

City of Streamboat Strings • Steamboat Springs, CO

3d

About The Position

When joining the City of Steamboat Springs, you can expect to work for an organization with: A team that strives to make this the best place you’ve ever worked! A focus on supporting our employees’ mental, physical, and financial well-being A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that creates a welcoming city A highly engaged workforce proudly serving our community with excellence and distinction A passion for strategically providing outstanding municipal services A promise to each other to support the work we all do for the city, community & Yampa Valley Uniqueness Fuels Our Innovative Spirit Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experiences drives us forward every day. It's the collective sum of our experiences that makes Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley a powerful, insightful and welcoming community. The City of Steamboat Springs is hiring a Risk Business Partner to join their team!

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or;
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in risk management or;
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in computer applications, (Word, Excel, Outlook) and database management.
• Property and casualty insurance, insurance requirements and coverage options in a governmental agency
• Self-insured Workers’ Compensation program, claim management principles, concepts, and tracking
• Ability to read and comprehend HR & Risk policies, procedures and goals, and federal, state, and local laws.
• Ability to prepare, organize and maintain complex filing systems; ability to compile information and prepare detailed reports.
• Ability to read, interpret and explain various policies or procedures to employees, applicants, and the general public.
• Strong computer skills with ability to adapt computer programs to use specific to the city’s needs.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident in interacting with and influencing individuals at all levels within the organization.
• Strong ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• High level of awareness of confidential situations and ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of professional interactions internally and in the community at large.
• Public records requirements, laws, and regulations
• High level of self-awareness and is socially astute.
• General organization/business acumen and financial knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and carry out assigned projects to their completion; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, employees, City officials, and the general public; ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information; ability to understand and follow instructions; ability to build rapport and trust with stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Workday or other HRIS, ERP platform experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conducts, gathers, and provides information and documents with the support of departments for insurance renewals.
• Manages all Certificate of Insurance documents and retention schedule.
• Performs semiannual and annual insurance audits in conjunction with other departments to ensure accurate information is reported.
• Submits, investigates, tracks, and manages, all Workers’ Compensation and property casualty claims and collaborates with adjusters, citizens, employees, and supervisors during the process.
• Manages and maintains digital files in human resources information systems (HRIS) and hard version insurance files.
• Effectively provides a dedicated advisory service to employees for Workers’ Compensation absence(s) and related health issues.
• Develops and implements required certification training by position for departments and divisions in consultation with managers and supervisors.
• Coordinates citywide annual training to build risk awareness.
• Oversees and ensures CDL/FMCSA regulations and requirements are in place in coordination with other departments.
• Manages FMCSA queries for CDL drivers and annual Motor Vehicle Reports to ensure compliance.
• Responsible for the coordination of the annual Loss Control audit and facilitates department compliance as well as communicating requirements to departments throughout the year.
• Coordinates the annual property survey and facilitates responses to action items that have been provided by departments.
• Conducts Safety Committee meetings and assists in developing best practices, communication materials, and safety awareness programs and campaigns.
• Ensures CDL Performance Bond and Fuel Bond are renewed annually.
• Investigates and follows-up on citizen requests for service, complaints, and requests for information related to risk management.
• Assists in recommending policies and procedures to better manage risk and control losses of the organization.
• Assists with Risk budget.
• Provides statistics for accidents and incidents to leadership team and departments to find trends and areas of improvement.
• Attends all Special Events meetings, reviews and ensures the city is covered as additional insured by third party vendors and documentation is provided.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and make sound decisions or recommendations.
• Demonstrates effectiveness in managing difficult and/or complex situations with ability to respond to situations with urgency, in a calm and proactive manner.
• Responsible for performing some administrative operations and activities such as responding to staff, walk-ins, and phone calls, and completes routine correspondence in a timely manner.
• Assist with new hire orientation, onboarding, and assimilation activities surrounding safety for the city during the first 6-months for new hires to create a culture of safety during first day/year experience.
• Partner with the HR team to investigate and resolve employee issues surrounding safety concerns, after action reviews (AARs) or gaps.
• Works with departments to ensure working conditions, proper tools, equipment, and resources are provided and utilized to reduce and mitigate risk.
• Assist with risk and safety reporting, organizational effectiveness strategies related to risk and safety, and planning strategies.
• Perform file audits to ensure all required documentation is collected and maintained according to the retention schedule, for Workers’ Compensation and Property and Casualty files.
• May review personnel actions for accuracy and completeness to assure compliance with city policies and procedures.
• Prepare a variety of studies, reports, and related information for decision-making purposes.
• Displays a working knowledge of all local, state and federal laws and guidelines related to risk management and employment with a Colorado municipality.
• Responsible for communicating summary information and recommendations on various risk-related topics, both verbally and in writing, to all levels of the organization including employees, supervisors, executive management, and/or City Council.
• Professional and effective communication internally as well as with external vendors and citizens is also a key function of the position.
• Works closely with the rest of the HR & Risk team as many risk management topics overlap into human resources subfunctions.
• Internal to the Human Resources & Risk department, assists the HR & Risk Director to develop and monitor operational and program budgets.
• Analyzes workforce costs and insurance coverage to identify success factors and cost savings opportunities.
• Assists with setting short-term and long-term goals and objectives.
• May participate in hearings as needed.
• May require use of personal vehicle to visit work sites.
• Performs other duties and special projects as requested by supervisor.
• Flexible and able to work additional hours as may be required of the position.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Serves as a member of various committees as needed.

Benefits

• Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as other program offerings such as our Employee Assistance Program and more.
• You may also contribute to our 401(a) plan that includes a company match.
• Seasonal roles are not eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage, but have benefits such as Paid Sick Leave, Ski and Skate Pass, Employee Assistance Program, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level