Human Resources Risk Manager Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

General Summary The Human Resources & Risk Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and coordinating the City’s Human Resources and Risk Management Division with a strong emphasis on organizational risk mitigation and payroll administration. This position oversees the development and implementation of policies and procedures that ensure legal compliance, fiscal accountability, and operational efficiency. The role requires substantial initiative and independent judgment to manage employee relations, administer payroll processes, coordinate benefits programs, and oversee liability and workers’ compensation claims. The Manager also plays a key role in identifying, assessing, and minimizing organizational risks while ensuring the accurate and timely execution of payroll in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Department:

Administrative Services Department Reports To:

Deputy City Manager FLSA Status:

Full-Time |

Exempt Annual Salary Range:

$92,549.47 – $148,079.17 Supervision Received & Exercised The Human Resources & Risk Manager position exercises supervision over one (1) Human Resources Generalist and works under the general supervision of the Deputy City Manager. This position is classified as an exempt, full-time position Duties & Responsibilities Human Resources ?Manages the Human Resources Division which includes all personnel functions required of municipal government such as recruitment, selection, placement and separation, position classification, job descriptions, wage and salary administration, job evaluation, in-service training and management development, risk management, workers compensation, and personnel record-keeping. ? Establishes and implements procedures to ensure compliance of personnel regulations with federal and state statutes relative to equal pay, working hours, age discrimination, affirmative action provisions, and other laws relating to Civil rights and due process. ? Establishes and recommends personnel standards, procedures, forms, and regulations; conducts related studies and surveys. ? Makes recommendations regarding personnel issues such as employee counseling, coaching, suspensions, promotions, terminations, and reassignments. ? Represents the City on all grievance deliberations, labor negotiations, workers’ compensation mediations, and legal disputes related to employees. ? Directs the preparation of various scheduled reports, including preparation of a position classification report and pay plan. ? Investigates all employee complaints related to sexual harassment, discrimination, and all EEOC complaints. ? Administers the position classification, pay, and benefits plan. ? Participates in the preparation of the budget for Human Resources(ie pay plan, organizational charts). ? Administers various employee relations programs such as Employee Assistance Program. ? Administers and makes recommendations pertaining to all elements of the City’s various medical and ancillary insurance plans, related to benefits, records management, data analytics and statistics, claims reports and auditing, premiums, policy renewals and cancellations, etc. ? Prepares and maintains contracts and agreements related to collective bargaining. ? Assists all employees on HR personnel issues. ? Directs the preparation and distribution of all information regarding employee benefit changes (ie, pension, insurance). ? Analyzes existing benefits and practices among other municipalities to establish competitive benefit programs. ? Communicates official plans, policies, and procedures to staff and general employees. ? Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separation. ? Recommends benefit plan changes to management. ? Studies legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends. ? Evaluates services, coverage, and options available through insurance and investment companies to determine programs best meeting the needs of the City. ? Arranges and negotiates contracts related to employee benefits with insurance providers yearly. ? Contracts with outside suppliers to provide employee services such as employee professional development training. ? Updates job descriptions as needed and makes recommendations on revisions. ? Reviews, updates, and recommends Employee Policy Manual revisions on a yearly basis. ? Acts as liaison for employee benefits related to Pension Retirement issues. ? Oversees semi-annual audits of (I-9) Employment Eligibility Verification (ie Naturalization and Immigration guidelines). ? Oversees quarterly Commercial Driver’s License audit. ? Oversees the mandated FDLE background process for all potential applicants. ? Oversees payroll and maintains all aspects of payroll. ? Oversees payroll processing, including data input, verification of pay, promotions, and adjustments. ? Performs periodic payroll audits, including verifying actual timecards versus checks issued and reporting. ? Conducts quarterly review of total reconciled payroll to include, workers compensation, pension, termination, salary adjustment, etc. ? Oversees all personnel changes to include preparation of Personnel Action Form. ? Drafts resolutions and ordinances as necessary for presentation to the Mayor and Commission. ? Oversees all other HR functions as required by the Deputy City Manager. Risk Management ? Oversees the City’s drug-free workplace and safety programs. ? Ensures compliance with the Department of Transportation Omnibus program including random drug testing. ? Assists attorneys in obtaining documents necessary for defense on all personnel-related litigation. ? Investigates problems incidental to safe working conditions, disciplinary actions, and employee grievances. ? Participates in the preparation of the budget for risk management (ie property and liability insurance renewals, auto/vehicle schedules, and property inventory). ? Administers and makes recommendations pertaining to all elements of the City’s various property and liability insurance, as well as risk and safety programs related to records management, data analytics and statistics, claims reports and auditing, premiums, policy renewals and cancellations, etc. ? Prepares annual workers compensation audit. ? Investigates workers’ compensation for accidents and prepares reports for insurance carriers. ? Evaluates services, coverage, and options available through insurance and investment companies to determine programs best meeting the needs of the City. ? Arranges and negotiates contracts with property and liability insurance providers yearly. ? Contracts with outside suppliers to provide employee services such as employee risk and safety training. ? Frequently evaluates job descriptions to assess elements of potential risk to proactively address with proper training and personal protective equipment. ? Serves as risk manager/safety manager. ? Completes

DFS-F2-DWC

forms Wage Statements (ie related to Worker’s Compensation cases). ? Oversees all other risk and safety management functions as required by the Deputy City Manager. ? Performs all other duties assigned as required. Minimum Qualifications Required ? Must possess a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, human resources, or related field as required. ? Master’s degree is preferred. ? Minimum of five (5) years of related experience in human resources with progressively responsible duties including supervision of employees as required. Progressively responsible high level of management experience in one (1) or more human resource functions. ? Municipal/local government organization experience is preferred. ? Must possess a valid State of Florida driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. ? Must be a non-smoker. ? Must be fluent in the English language. Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required. ? Must maintain high ethical, honest, and moral standards. ? Must be prepared and available to work during a hurricane or declared emergency. ? Minimum qualifications may be waived by the City Manager