HR Risk & Records Partner II — Programs & Compliance

City of Victoria, TX; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Victoria, TX seeks an HR Partner II to oversee risk management and records programs. The role coordinates safety initiatives, claims handling, and employee engagement events while ensuring compliance with records management standards and retention requirements.

The position serves as a subject matter expert on risk and compliance, supporting a positive employee experience through coordinated programs and effective data management across HR systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Risk Management, Public Administration, Safety, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in risk management, HR, or compliance; municipal experience preferred.
• Knowledge of workers’ compensation, claims administration, and safety regulations.
• Understanding of records management, document retention, and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates workers’ compensation, liability, and property claims.
• Manages incident reporting, investigations, and documentation.
• Tracks OSHA reporting, safety compliance, and training requirements.
• Monitors claims trends and prepares reports for leadership.
• Serves as liaison with carriers, third-party administrators, legal counsel, and risk pool partners.
• Assists departments with risk mitigation and safety initiatives.
• Coordinates Citywide employee events, recognition activities, and wellness initiatives.
• Works collaboratively with HR staff, departments, and vendors to plan and execute events.
• Manages event logistics, timelines, and documentation.
• Supports employee engagement efforts aligned with organizational culture and goals.
• Manages employee records, ensuring accurate scanning, filing, and organization across HR systems.
• Ensures compliance with City policies and state and federal records retention laws.
• Oversees retention schedules, destruction protocols, and audit readiness.
• Coordinates file audits and corrective actions to ensure completeness and compliance.
• Serves as the HR point of contact for records management standards and best practices.
• Maintains accurate documentation and prepares reports related to claims, incidents, events, and records compliance.
• Coordinates with HR, Risk, Finance, IT, and departments to ensure consistent data management.
• Provides backup support for HR operations and employee relations as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Risk Management / Public Administration / Safety

Job description

City of Victoria, TX seeks an HR Partner II to oversee risk management and records programs. The role coordinates safety initiatives, claims handling, and employee engagement events while ensuring compliance with records management standards and retention requirements.

The position serves as a subject matter expert on risk and compliance, supporting a positive employee experience through coordinated programs and effective data management across HR systems.