Risk Management Program Manager (Open and Promotional) - County of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
About the Job
Please note: On June 12, 2024, this recruitment was changed from Closing to Continuous. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Initial Application Screening will begin on June 13, 2024, and initial interviews will be conducted on July 1, 2024. This position could be filled at any time.
Are you a Human Resources professional with great communication skills who would like to work in a collaborative environment? The Human Resources Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Risk Management Program Manager.
The Risk Management Program Manager (Program Manager), reporting to the Deputy Director of Human Resources/ Risk Manager, will oversee the following three programs:
The Program Manager will direct the work of the staff in these units and support the team in the fulfillment of their duties in these program areas including their communication with employees, managers, insurance carriers, medical personnel, lawyers, and vendors. This position also receives a 5% management differential (already reflected in the salary) as the Program Manager assists the Deputy Director of Human Resources/ Risk Manager with a wide variety of work related to insurance for the County.
The ideal candidate to work in this fast-paced division must be a superior problem solver, listener, and communicator who is persuasive, calm, and tactful with others in stressful situations. The ideal candidate will also have the demonstrated ability to direct the work of others and manage a cohesive team of high-performing professionals.
In addition, the ideal candidatewill have:
Are you a Human Resources professional with great communication skills who would like to work in a collaborative environment? The Human Resources Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Risk Management Program Manager.
The Risk Management Program Manager (Program Manager), reporting to the Deputy Director of Human Resources/ Risk Manager, will oversee the following three programs:
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title I workplace accommodations program for employees and job candidates with disabilities.
- Leaves of Absence program for managing and monitoring the administration of claims for leave of absence.
- Workers' Compensation Program.
The Program Manager will direct the work of the staff in these units and support the team in the fulfillment of their duties in these program areas including their communication with employees, managers, insurance carriers, medical personnel, lawyers, and vendors. This position also receives a 5% management differential (already reflected in the salary) as the Program Manager assists the Deputy Director of Human Resources/ Risk Manager with a wide variety of work related to insurance for the County.
The ideal candidate to work in this fast-paced division must be a superior problem solver, listener, and communicator who is persuasive, calm, and tactful with others in stressful situations. The ideal candidate will also have the demonstrated ability to direct the work of others and manage a cohesive team of high-performing professionals.
In addition, the ideal candidatewill have:
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and experience communicating with diverse personalities and clients.
- Well-developed organizational skills to establish reasonable courses of action and accomplish immediate and long-term goals.
- A strong ability to analyze and solve problems.
- A demonstrated ability to prepare clear, concise reports.
- A willingness to show initiative and promote and welcome innovative ideas and be a champion of change.
- An appreciation for alternate approaches to solutions.
- A keen ability to establish partnerships easily and effectively with others and establish trust quickly.
Source : County of San Mateo