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.

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Human Resources Director/Risk Manager