Hybrid Risk Manager: Build a Countywide Resilience Program

La Crosse County; La Crosse (WI); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

La Crosse County is seeking a strategic Risk Manager to build a countywide risk program from the ground up, shaping policies, culture, safety, and financial stewardship across the organization. You will report to the County Administrator and collaborate with Corporation Counsel, Finance, and Human Resources.

You will lead policy design, risk identification and mitigation, insurance and claims oversight, safety programs, and business continuity planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, public administration, business administration, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in risk management program development and administration.
• Knowledge of insurance, safety, workers’ compensation, and claims practices.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use risk data to influence decisions.
• Experience with contracts, legal risk concepts, or regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Design policies, frameworks, and long-term strategies for a countywide risk program.
• Lead risk identification, analysis, and mitigation initiatives.
• Oversee insurance procurement, renewals, and vendor relationships.
• Manage open claims, negotiations, and cost allocation.
• Direct the county’s workplace safety and workers’ compensation programs.
• Develop crisis management, business continuity plans, and audits.
• Advise leaders across departments to improve consistency and accountability.

Skills

Program development

Risk assessment

Insurance & claims knowledge

Analytical skills

Contracts/compliance experience

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in risk management/public administration/business administration

Job description

La Crosse County is seeking a strategic Risk Manager to build a countywide risk program from the ground up, shaping policies, culture, safety, and financial stewardship across the organization. You will report to the County Administrator and collaborate with Corporation Counsel, Finance, and Human Resources.

You will lead policy design, risk identification and mitigation, insurance and claims oversight, safety programs, and business continuity planning.