Human Resources Associate (Risk Management)

City of Culver City, CA

$84K — $102K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Human Resources, Risk Management, Industrial Safety, or related field.
  • 2 years experience in risk management or human resources.
  • Strong knowledge of workers' compensation and insurance administration.
  • Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and professionally.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Administer the City's workers' compensation program in collaboration with third-party administrators.
  • Monitor and track industrial injury claims, including lost time and return-to-work documentation.
  • Support compliance with ADA/FEHA processes for injuries.
  • Assist in managing various City insurance programs and claims intake.
  • Review insurance certificates for compliance with City requirements.
  • Track and analyze claims trends to support risk mitigation strategies.
  • Coordinate benefits administration and new employee orientations.

Benefits

  • Vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package.
  • Potential for professional development opportunities through the City.
Full Job Description
Salary : $84,281.60 - $102,876.80 Annually
Location : City Hall, 9770 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00991
Department: Human Resources
Division: Risk Management
Opening Date: 06/30/2026
Closing Date: 8/14/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants: 150

THE POSITION
The current vacancy is assigned to the Risk Management Division within the Human Resources Department.
This position provides professional support in the administration of the City's risk management programs, including workers' compensation, insurance administration, occupational safety, and claims management. The incumbent works collaboratively with City departments, third-party administrators, employees, medical providers, and other stakeholders to support effective risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and employee support services. Future assignments may vary based on the operational needs of the Human Resources Department.
The application period is being extended for this recruitment and the number of applications is limited to the first 150 completed applications received. Applications will be reviewed in the order received, and the recruitment may close without notice once 150 completed applications have been accepted.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Risk Management. Must have exceptional customer service skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment while making independent judgements and decisions. In addition, the ideal candidate must possess the following:
Risk Management, Insurance & Workers' Compensation Duties Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Assists in administering the City's workers' compensation program in coordination with the Risk Management Division and third-party administrator.
  • Monitors industrial injury claims, tracks lost time, reviews documentation, and supports return-to-work and modified duty assignments.
  • Coordinates ADA/FEHA interactive process related to industrial and non-industrial injuries.
  • Supports administration of the City's insurance programs, including general liability, property, automobile, and employment practices liability.
  • Assists with claims intake, documentation, and communication with insurers, brokers, and legal counsel.
  • Reviews certificates of insurance for compliance with City contractual requirements.
  • Tracks claims trends, prepares statistical reports, and assists with loss analysis and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Ensures compliance with applicable California Labor Code, Cal/OSHA, and public sector reporting requirements.
  • Maintains confidential records related to claims, insurance, and risk management activities.


GENERAL DUTIES:
Under general direction, this position performs complex and specialized paraprofessional duties in human resources including benefits administration and risk management. The following tasks are essential for this position. Incumbents in this classification may not perform all of these tasks or may perform similar related tasks not listed here. Duties and responsibilities are of a highly confidential nature in the following areas:
  1. Administers and coordinates a variety of benefit and health programs offered by the City. Verifies and inputs data into various benefit carrier systems; processes enrollments for all insurance programs; monitors and verifies dependent eligibility for benefits; processes COBRA enrollments; monitors retirees' activity and benefits enrollments coordinating with CalPERS, Social Security, Medicare and COBRA.
  2. Coordinates new employee orientations; prepares informational material; explains and interprets health benefits, personnel policies, procedures and programs to new hires.
  3. Processes Personnel Actions effecting employee pay and compensation by inputting data into the City's Enterprise Resource Program (ERP), Tyler Munis and prepares associated statistical reports.
  4. Tracks, researches, and reports on various types of Federal and State protected leaves, leaves of absences and responds to inquiries regarding accrual leave banks and policies.
  5. Provides support and assistance in classification and compensation, training programs, labor relations, and recruitment and testing as needed.
  6. Prepares and processes various highly confidential reports and/or documents. May assist with preparation and coordination of monthly Civil Service Commission agendas.
  7. Coordinates leave administration under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) with employees for both industrial and non-industrial temporary and permanent disabilities.
  8. Coordinate temporary light duty assignments by verifying work restrictions and release dates with physicians, employees and departments.
  9. Provides guidance and information regarding employee benefits plans and resolves a variety of employee questions regarding benefits, coverage and insurance policies.
  10. Responds to inquiries and complaints regarding benefits programs and applicable payroll concerns. Analyzes and participates in resolving problems and issues; conducts research when necessary.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: (1) An Associate of Arts Degree with major course work in Human Resources Management, Risk Management, Industrial Safety, or Loss Control; and (2) two (2) years of related work experience.
License and Certificates:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver license is required, if assigned to drive.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
Applicants must receive a passing score on all the following examination components in order to be placed on the eligible list.
  • Oral Appraisal Interview (weighed at 100%): To evaluate education, experience, training, and personal qualifications (Tentatively scheduled for the week of July 27, 2026).


SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection process will include the following to determine suitability for the position:
  • Selection interview with the Human Resources Department.
  • Background and reference check, including live scan fingerprinting.
  • Medical examination; candidates must pass a pre-employment medical examination.


DEADLINE TO APPLY:
5:00PM, Friday, July 17, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Only the first 125 completed applications received by the deadline will be reviewed. The job posting may close prior to the deadline and without warning.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The provisions of this job posting do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice. Continuation in the examination process and subsequent placement on the eligible list of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job-related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.

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