Government Jobs is hiring: Human Resources Manager in Aliso Viejo

Human Resources And Risk Management Director

Under general direction of the city manager, plans, organizes and supervises human resources and risk management programs and activities, including recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee benefits, general liability, workers' compensation, safety, property and general insurance administration and loss control; and performs related duties as required.

Examples of duties include supervising recruitment and selection activities, overseeing the administration of employee group benefits and retirement programs, recommending and conducting human resources related training, working with third party administrators to investigate claims, reviewing insurance needs and making recommendations, coordinating with insurance adjusters and legal counsel, advising departments on employee relations practices, reviewing and analyzing personnel, budget, and city policies and procedures, conducting surveys and performing research and statistical analysis, and preparing and monitoring operating budgets for human resources and risk management activities.

Minimum qualifications include knowledge of human resources administration, municipal government budget preparation and administration, classification, compensation, human resources information systems, employee relations practices, and risk management program development, investigation, evaluation, and settlement of claims; ability to collect and evaluate data, draw conclusions and develop recommendations, interpret and explain city policies and procedures, prepare and present written and oral information, select, supervise, train and evaluate staff, review and apply federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations, operate a computer, attend night and/or weekend meetings, events or activities outside normal business hours, travel to various sites and operate a motor vehicle safely. Education/training/experience includes graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in human resources management, public administration, or related field, a master's degree in public administration or related field is desirable, and five or more years of progressively responsible experience in human resources and/or risk management or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Licenses; certificates; special requirements include a valid class C California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the city's vehicle insurance policy.

Physical and mental demands include constant sitting and occasional walking and standing, the ability to talk and hear both in person and by telephone, close vision and the ability to adjust focus, using hands to operate, finger, handle or feel office equipment, and reaching with hands and arms. Mental demands include using written and oral communication skills, reading and interpreting data, using math and mathematical reasoning, analyzing and solving problems, learning and applying new information, performing highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, meeting intensive and changing deadlines, and interacting with city officials, city staff, customers and the public. The work environment typically includes office conditions with a frequently quiet or moderately quiet noise level.