HR Specialist

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for performing a variety of professional, administrative, and technical duties in support of the City’s Human Resources and Risk Management functions.  This position is responsible for compliance with workers’ compensation and general liability claim management.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Manages workers’ compensation claims, including reporting, tracking, and communication with employees, supervisors, and third-party administrators and participating in claims reviews.
• Responsible for completing all workers’ compensation self-insured reports and processing quarterly and annual state workers’ compensation tax payments. 
• Manages general liability claims, including intake, investigation, documentation, and coordinator with insurance carriers and third-party administrators.
• Maintains detailed records of liability claims, monitors claim status, and ensures timely follow-up. 
• Assist with liability and property claims, including documentation, communication with insurance carriers, and maintaining accurate records. 
• Collaborates with citizens, insurance companies, and/or Prosecuting Attorney to recover cost for damages, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up. 
• Maintains records related to insurance policies and claims.
• Prepares reports and maintains data related to risk management.
• Coordinates and maintains procedures on employee drug testing policy.
• Serves as back up to HR Generalist; assists in entering and processing payroll, new hire onboarding and other processes when needed. 
• Serves as contact person for risk management insurance vendors.
• Answers incoming phone calls; assists walk-in customers; assists city employees with questions or requests.
• Can be called to active duty in the event of a City Emergency.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• Knowledge of risk management concepts, including workplace safety, workers’ compensation, and general liability claim management.
• Knowledge of insurance principles, claims processes, and liability exposure.
• Knowledge of legal processes related to claims, including documentation and interrogatories.
• Skill in use of HRIS systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and general office software.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to read and interpret written material and directions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple task and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and external partners. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three (3) years of experience in human resources, risk management, claims administration, legal, or related field.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and other contemporary software packages.
• Experience with HRIS and records management systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Public Administration or related field.
• Five (5) plus years’ experience in human resources, risk management, claims administration, legal, or related field.
• Experience in municipal or public sector human resources and/or risk management.
• Professional certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR.

Salary per hour $22.62 plus a generous benefit package.

• Bi-weekly pay periods.
• Thirteen paid holidays per year.
• 96 hours of vacation – accrued throughout the year.
• 96 hours of sick leave – accrued throughout the year.
• 2 days of personal leave per fiscal year. Must be employed on July 1 of the fiscal year to receive.
• City paid monthly premiums for health and dental insurance – Employee only.
• City paid monthly life insurance for employee only (1 times annual salary up to $50,000).
• Optional group term life insurance purchased at employee’s expense.
• Optional vision insurance purchased at employee’s expense.
• Voluntary deferred compensation plan – not matched by the City.
• Retirement (LAGERS) paid by the City. Missouri LAGERS – A Secure Retirement for All (molagers.org).
• Total compensation value (Hourly starting rate plus benefits value) for this position is $31.23 hourly/$64,950.54 yearly.

Before final appointment, successful applicant will be required to successfully complete a drug test and background investigation. The City of Cape Girardeau reserves the right to notify only those individuals selected for an interview as to the status of their application for employment. EOE/ADA/M/F/V

Salary : $50,000