SUMMARY: The Human Resources Director/ Risk Manager is responsible to, and works under
the direction of, the City Manager, overseeing recruitment and selection; compensation and
classification; personnel and benefits administration; risk management and insurance; safety and
compliance; and labor relations and collective bargaining.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities
Act, may include the following duties, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is
ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed
by incumbents of this class.)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (not in any hierarchical order):
• Plan, direct, and administer all Human Resources functions including, but not limited to,
recruitment and selection, compensation, classification, performance management,
progressive discipline, employee relations, and organizational development.
• Assist with labor relations activities including collective bargaining negotiations, contract
administration, and grievance resolution.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws including FLSA, FMLA,
ADA, EEOC regulations, and related statutes.
• Develop, implement, and update personnel policies, procedures, and administrative
regulations.
• Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, retirement,
Workers’ Compensation, and unemployment compensation.
• Oversee leave management programs and ensure statutory compliance.
• Administer the City’s comprehensive risk management program including insurance
procurement, coverage analysis, claims administration, and loss prevention initiatives.
• Investigate and manage workers’ compensation, general liability, property damage, and
related claims.
• Coordinate with legal counsel on employment litigation, liability claims, and risk-related
matters.
• Prepare, manage, and monitor the Human Resources Department budget.
• Oversee HR information systems and personnel records in compliance with public records
laws.
• Conduct training for supervisors and employees on personnel policies, compliance, and
risk management practices.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Comprehensive knowledge of human resources management principles, labor relations,
and employment law.
• Strong understanding of municipal risk management, insurance programs, claims
administration, and loss prevention strategies.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, regulations, and collective bargaining
agreements.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain confidentiality in sensitive matters.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the
organization.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work involves sedentary to light
work in an office setting, including a frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, sit, lift light objects (up
to twenty pounds) and perform similar other actions during the course of the workday. On
infrequent occasions, outdoor work in light-to-severe conditions may be necessary (rain, heat,
floods, storms). The City of Flagler Beach promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through
the use of mandatory pre-employment, random, and/or reasonable suspicion drug testing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a
related field; Master’s degree preferred; five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in
Human Resources management, risk management, or a combination thereof, including at least
three (3) years in a supervisory or leadership capacity; experience in a municipal or public-sector
environment preferred; professional certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR
strongly preferred.
Accepting applications through November 11, 2026.