Risk & Organizational Safety Manager

Hall County•Gainesville, GA

3d•$89,444 - $112,772

About The Position

The Risk and Organizational Safety Manager administers a comprehensive risk management program under the leadership of Human Resources. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Human Resources, the manager plans, organizes, and directs the work of employees supporting the program. The role identifies and measures risk exposure, develops methods to control risks and prevent losses, analyzes departmental risk and loss data, develops workplace safety training and property loss prevention programs, recommends and negotiates general liability insurance coverage, prepares risk reports, administers indemnity and insurance requirements, and manages claims administration. The position supports a safe workforce and work environment. The manager leads the County’s risk and safety programs, including loss prevention, hazard analysis, safety education, workplace safety initiatives, vendor performance, contract review recommendations, compliance audits, and corrective actions. The role works with County leadership, departments, legal staff, vendors, insurers, and other stakeholders on risk strategy, insurance, claims, settlements, policies, training, budgets, and program improvements. The position also manages and evaluates assigned staff. A bachelor’s degree in risk management, legal studies, business, finance, or a related field, along with at least five years of progressively responsible risk management experience including supervisory experience, is required. Experience with a risk management broker, general liability and workers’ compensation claims, insurance renewals, subrogation, claims reporting, and risk management software is also required. Prior local government experience and specified risk management certifications are preferred. A valid Class C driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle record are required. The position involves office work and regular use of a computer and other office equipment. It may require occasional on-call availability and irregular hours, as well as some movement and handling of items up to 10 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in risk management, legal studies, business, finance, or a related field.
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in risk management, including supervisory experience.
Experience working with a risk management broker.
Experience handling and analyzing general liability and workers’ compensation claims management.
Experience with insurance program renewals and subrogation.
Ability to run relevant claims reports for departmental discussions.
Experience working with risk management software.
Valid Class C driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle record.
Knowledge of risk management, insurance administration, claims management, loss control principles and practices, and applicable federal, state, and local laws, insurance codes, and regulations.
Knowledge of liability insurance, Workers’ Compensation, and Subsequent Injury Trust Fund laws and procedures.
Knowledge of risk assessment models, statistical tools, auditing, and reporting procedures.
Ability to make procedural and technical decisions in a managerial capacity.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing, and interpret accident, safety, financial, and legal reports and related materials.
Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate statistical data and perform basic mathematical and statistical calculations.
Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in organizational programs and operations, including program direction, control, and planning.
Ability to work independently and remain self-motivated.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers.
Ability to remain stationary, operate office equipment, think analytically, manage stress, concentrate, remember details, observe, make decisions, adapt to change, direct others, meet deadlines, stay organized, perform calculations, and use a keyboard.
Ability to move about inside an office and move or transport items up to 10 pounds; occasionally bend, twist, reach overhead, push or pull, and repetitively use hands, arms, or legs.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and use hand-eye coordination and fine manipulation to operate equipment.

Nice To Haves

Prior local government experience.
Professional Risk Manager (PRM), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), or Certified Workers Compensation Professional (CWCP) certification.

Responsibilities

Plan, manage, and implement the County’s risk and safety programs and related records, including loss prevention, hazard analysis, educational programs, safe-work initiatives, vendor performance, and contract review recommendations.
Develop and implement programs to reduce accidents, occupational illness, and health-hazard exposure; provide safety training; conduct inspections and emergency preparedness activities; and review employee work practices.
Identify risks by reviewing loss statistics, loss runs, risk management financial practices, and job hazard analyses; present findings and recommendations to County Administration and leadership.
Manage safety compliance investigations and audits; ensure compliance with applicable safety laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; and recommend and implement corrective actions.
Recommend appropriate insurance levels, deductibles, and retention types for the County’s general liability insurance plans.
Administer claim-related expense payments and, in collaboration with legal staff, negotiate settlements within delegated authority and make settlement recommendations.
Facilitate accident reviews and training, and update safety and risk policies, procedures, and programs to reflect departmental needs and changes in regulations or legal requirements.
Serve as liaison with vendors and insurance company representatives, address questions and resolve problems, and report related activities.
Assist in developing and implementing departmental short- and long-term plans, goals, and objectives; review and revise policies, procedures, plans, and programs; and develop strategies for current and future risk management needs.
Monitor the assigned-area budget, recommend annual budget thresholds, allocate resources, monitor expenditures, and maintain related documentation.
Partner with stakeholders to develop and implement risk management standards, processes, programs, and best practices.
Manage, direct, and evaluate assigned staff, including assigning work and providing counseling and discipline.
Maintain and develop professional knowledge and skills through seminars, training, and professional publications.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and perform other related duties as required.