Strategic HR & Risk Management Director

ICMA; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ICMA in Poway, California, is seeking an experienced executive to oversee the Human Resources/Risk Management Department. The role provides administrative direction for labor relations, safety, recruitment, compensation, training, employee development, benefits, records, and workers’ compensation.

The position involves coordinating with city departments and outside agencies, offering professional guidance to the City Manager, and supervising staff within legal and policy frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all functions of the Human Resources/Risk Management Department, including labor relations and negotiations, safety and risk management, recruitment, classification, compensation, training, employee development, benefits administration, records management, employee relations, and workers’ compensation.
• Coordinate activities with other City departments, officials, outside agencies, and the public; foster cooperative working relationships with labor associations; provide professional assistance to the City Manager.

Job description

ICMA in Poway, California, is seeking an experienced executive to oversee the Human Resources/Risk Management Department. The role provides administrative direction for labor relations, safety, recruitment, compensation, training, employee development, benefits, records, and workers’ compensation.

The position involves coordinating with city departments and outside agencies, offering professional guidance to the City Manager, and supervising staff within legal and policy frameworks.