Health, Safety and Workers’ Compensation Manager

City of Raleigh; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Raleigh is seeking a Health, Safety, and Worker’s Compensation Manager to lead the division and drive enterprise safety initiatives across the organization. You will shape strategy, enhance incident prevention, and build new programs while guiding a team of safety professionals.

You will ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and workers’ compensation requirements, analyze claims trends, and partner with departments to create safer workplaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 7–9 years of supervisory level experience in project management, compensation, HR compliance, or related areas.
• Equivalent combination of training and/or experience may be substituted.
• Experience with OSHA, DOT, workers’ compensation requirements and regulatory standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the safety team with clear expectations and accountability.
• Oversee workers' compensation and claims administration; analyze data and implement cost-reduction strategies.
• Lead enterprise-wide health and safety compliance efforts; review policies, conduct audits, and address gaps with regulatory agencies.
• Plan and administer large health and safety programs; develop targets, evaluate results, and coordinate improvements.
• Analyze enterprise health and safety issues to develop strategies and programs.
• Lead safety education and training, including OSHA 10/30, CPR/First Aid, and CDL ELDT as needed.
• Manage monthly/annual reporting (OSHA 300/300A, NC BLS) and Safety Incident Management System.
• Develop health and safety strategies to reduce hazards and coordinate safety committee activities.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Degree in Occupational Health / Public Administration or HR

Job description

The City of Raleigh Human Resources Department has an immediate opening for a Health, Safety, and Worker’s Compensation Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Safety Manager to make a meaningful impact across the organization by leading health, safety, and workers’ compensation initiatives. You’ll shape strategy, strengthen incident prevention, enhance existing safety programs, and build new ones! You’ll lead a team of people who are committed to serving our employees and you’ll partner with safety professionals across the City to make a real difference. If you’re a safety leader who likes to roll up your sleeves, solve problems, and make a real difference,this role is for you.

ABOUT YOU

You’re passionate about safety and believe preparation and prevention are key to building a strong safety-first culture. You take a proactive, strategic approach to health, safety, and workers’ compensation, using data to spot trends, identify risks, and recommend ways to improve results. You’re a strong and respectful communicator who can turn insights into action and who can collaborate with others to create safer workplaces.

You’re also detail-oriented and committed to doing things the right way. You understand the importance of staying current with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, including OSHA, DOT, workers’ compensation requirements, and other federal, state, and local requirements.

ABOUT US

The Health, Safety, and Workers Compensation Division within the HR Department serves over 7,000 employees. The team’s primary goal is to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities; while also attempting to prevent the suffering and financial hardship these events can cause workers, their families, and home departments. The team monitors health and safety trends; while investigating, analyzing, evaluating, and administering our Enterprise-wide Health and Safety program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop assigned employees by setting clear expectations, providing timely feedback, removing roadblocks, and holding team members accountable. Oversee workload and quality of work while creating a supportive, high-performing team environment.
• Oversee Workers Compensation and claims administration, review injury claims, manage vendor relationship, and ensure compliance with state and federal labor regulations. Analyze claims data, identify trends, and recommend solutions to reduce risk and costs while also keeping employees safe from further injury. Provide guidance on return to work and any accommodation needed or light duty restrictions.
• Lead enterprise-wide health and safety compliance efforts by advising safety personnel, reviewing policies and SOPs, and conducting periodic audits. Identify compliance gaps, recommend improvements, and work with regulatory agencies to ensure requirements are understood and consistently applied across the organization.
• Plan, organize, and administer significant enterprise-wide health and safety programs; provide program leadership and management; advise and work with City staff on target and policy development, evaluation, and integration of programs; evaluate program results; recommend and coordinate program improvements.
• Conduct research and analysis of enterprise health and safety issues and opportunities to develop strategies, policies, and programs.
• Lead implementation of enterprise-wide health/safety initiatives; review and analyze accident and incident reports and safety violations; conduct investigation; make recommendations for corrective action and responds to vehicular crashes and severe workplace injuries as needed. Monitor GeoTab/Telematics system drivers to ensure compliance and maintain the City’s fleet participants’ driving records. Provide guidance and oversight of the City Driving Permit process, creating an efficient and consistent practice of issuing City Driving Permits.
• Lead safety education and training efforts to include maintaining safety training library, coordinating first aid/CPR/AED training, facilitating OSHA 10-hour and OSHA 30-hour training, and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and other specialized health and safety training programs as needed.
• Manage required monthly and annual reporting, including OSHA 300/300A and NC BLS reporting.
• Maintain Safety Incident Management System.
• Develop and implement health and safety strategies to control and systematically reduce safety hazards.
• Coordinate, attend, facilitate, and lead safety committee meetings. Engage stakeholders, solicit feedback, and work together to champion a safety-first culture.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Public Administration, or related field; 7 to 9 years' supervisory level experience in project management, compensation, human resource compliance, employment regulations, or related work

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

Preferred Education & Experience

• Degree in Occupational Health with HR and Public Administration
• 2 -5 years of experience working with occupational safety
• Working knowledge of Sodales Solutions

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire required

Preferred Licenses or Certifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certifications
• Safety Management Specialist (SMS) certification
• Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) certification
• CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor certification
• Ergonomics Trainer
• OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certifications
• OSHA 500/501