Human Resources/Risk Management Director
Job description
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
This position is responsible for directing the city’s human resource management operations.
- Plans, supervises, and directs the administration of city insurance programs; manages insurance contracts, including the selection of coverage and the maintenance of records.
Directs the development and administration of the employee benefits program, including life insurance, medical and dental insurance, retirement, and other employee benefits.
Performs investigations into complaints of harassment, discrimination, and other violations of city polices or federal and state employment laws; conducts investigations into employee complaints or concerns.
Plans and participates in a program of continuing maintenance of the classification of pay plans; oversees salary survey; oversees the employee evaluation and training process.
Formulates policies and procedures and monitors compliance.
Reviews all vendor and participant coverage for special events to ensure adequacy.
Investigates insurance issues related to coverage and claims; updates policies; prepares reports concerning problems and recommends solutions.
Reviews and guides management recommendations for employee terminations.
Confers with directors and City Manager concerning day-to-day operational problems.
Participates in open enrollment periods and presentations of employee health benefits programs.
Administers the pay plan; recommends the establishment, abolition, and consolidation of classes; supervises the preparation of new and revised classifications; recommends revisions to city policy, position classifications, pay grades, and related matters.
Acts as ADA Coordinator and Title VI Nondiscrimination Coordinator; works with departments to ensure compliance.
- Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require eight to ten years of related experience with three to five years in management.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Florida for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
Knowledge of human resources management principles, practices and procedures including those related to benefits management, employee compensation, and employee and labor relations.
Knowledge of relevant local, state and federal laws.
Knowledge of risk management and occupational health and safety principles.
Knowledge of basic human resources investigation interview techniques.
Knowledge of budgeting principles.
Knowledge of the structure, functions, and operations of city departments.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Skill in management and supervision.
Skill in problem solving.
Skill in mediating and resolving disputes.
Skill in prioritizing and planning.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The City Manager assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include Department of Labor regulations, federal and state employment laws, insurance regulations, HIPPA regulations, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. This position develops department guidelines.
The work consists of varied management, administrative, and supervisory duties. The variety of duties and strict regulations contribute to the complexity of the position.
The purpose of this position is to direct the city’s human resource management functions. Successful performance helps ensure the administration and implementation of personnel policies, programs, and procedures.
CONTACTS
Contacts are typically with coworkers, other city employees, elected and appointed officials, insurance carriers and third-party administrators, job applicants, other human resources professionals, and the general public.
Contacts are typically to exchange information, motivate persons, negotiate matters, resolve problems, and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.
The work is typically performed in an office.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
This position has direct supervision over IT Manager, Human Resources Analyst, Receptionist, and Building Service Worker.
**These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
17007 Panama City Beach Parkway
Panama City Beach, Florida, 32413
This position is responsible for directing the city’s human resource management operations.
- Plans, supervises, and directs the administration of city insurance programs; manages insurance contracts, including the selection of coverage and the maintenance of records.
Directs the development and administration of the employee benefits program, including life insurance, medical and dental insurance, retirement, and other employee benefits.
Performs investigations into complaints of harassment, discrimination, and other violations of city polices or federal and state employment laws; conducts investigations into employee complaints or concerns.
Plans and participates in a program of continuing maintenance of the classification of pay plans; oversees salary survey; oversees the employee evaluation and training process.
Formulates policies and procedures and monitors compliance.
Reviews all vendor and participant coverage for special events to ensure adequacy.
Investigates insurance issues related to coverage and claims; updates policies; prepares reports concerning problems and recommends solutions.
Reviews and guides management recommendations for employee terminations.
Confers with directors and City Manager concerning day-to-day operational problems.
Participates in open enrollment periods and presentations of employee health benefits programs.
Administers the pay plan; recommends the establishment, abolition, and consolidation of classes; supervises the preparation of new and revised classifications; recommends revisions to city policy, position classifications, pay grades, and related matters.
Acts as ADA Coordinator and Title VI Nondiscrimination Coordinator; works with departments to ensure compliance.
- Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require eight to ten years of related experience with three to five years in management.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Florida for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
Knowledge of human resources management principles, practices and procedures including those related to benefits management, employee compensation, and employee and labor relations.
Knowledge of relevant local, state and federal laws.
Knowledge of risk management and occupational health and safety principles.
Knowledge of basic human resources investigation interview techniques.
Knowledge of budgeting principles.
Knowledge of the structure, functions, and operations of city departments.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Skill in management and supervision.
Skill in problem solving.
Skill in mediating and resolving disputes.
Skill in prioritizing and planning.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The City Manager assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include Department of Labor regulations, federal and state employment laws, insurance regulations, HIPPA regulations, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. This position develops department guidelines.
The work consists of varied management, administrative, and supervisory duties. The variety of duties and strict regulations contribute to the complexity of the position.
The purpose of this position is to direct the city’s human resource management functions. Successful performance helps ensure the administration and implementation of personnel policies, programs, and procedures.
CONTACTS
Contacts are typically with coworkers, other city employees, elected and appointed officials, insurance carriers and third-party administrators, job applicants, other human resources professionals, and the general public.
Contacts are typically to exchange information, motivate persons, negotiate matters, resolve problems, and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.
The work is typically performed in an office.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
This position has direct supervision over IT Manager, Human Resources Analyst, Receptionist, and Building Service Worker.
**These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
PTO Leave: Leave begins accruing immediately; however, cannot be used until three (3) months of service has been completed: The schedule varies slighter for Fire Fighters.
Years Of Service Completed Annual Leave Cap Available
less than 5 years: 152 hours
5 to 9 years: 176 hours
10 to 14 years: 200 hours
15 to 19 years: 224 hours
20 + years: 248 hours
At the end of the year, any unused PTO leave will be placed in your PTO bank (up to 380 total hours). Time will be accrued bi-weekly & shown on each paycheck. After the 380 hours are filled, any unused PTO leave will be lost and cannot be used the following year.
RETIREMENT: General employees are fully vested after 10 years of employment. Employees can become partially vested at five (5) years of service. Partial vesting at five (5) years is 50%, six (6) years 60%, seven (7) years 70%, eight (8) years 80%, and nine (9) years 90%. General Employees are eligible for normal retirement upon the earlier of reaching age 55 and the completion of 10 years of credited service or reaching age 50 and the completion of 20 years of credited service. The amount of normal retirement benefit is based on your credited service and average final compensation. See General Employees’ Pension Plan Summary for more details.
HOLIDAYS: Employees receive 14 holidays per year. The holidays are:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Presidents' Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- July 4th
- Labor Day
- Veterans' Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Friday After Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- New Year's Eve
- Employee's Birthday
Spouse Dental Coverage only $34.85/month; Child/Children $49.31/month; Family Dental Coverage $87.48/month. Vision Coverage available: Employee only: $5.24/month; Spouse only $10.50/month; Child/Children $9.97/month; and Family $15.67/month). Both are covered by Humana. The City also offers a suite of Allstate Worksite products available for purchase.
Note: Insurance coverage takes effect on the 1st of the month 60 days after employment.
- Rough estimates are not necessarily exact.
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457 Plan Corebridge Financical: Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plan – See Human Resources for more details.
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