HR & Risk Management Consultant - On site - Imperial County

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Human Resources & Risk Management Consultant

Location: Imperial County, San Diego

Are you an experienced HR leader with a strong background in the public sector arena and risk management? Imperial County is seeking a Human Resources Director to lead the Human Resources and Risk Management department, centralized programs that support the employees, protect the organization, and drive operational excellence.

About the Role

This person will be an HR Consultant for our company but working as an HR Director for Imperial County. This role will be reporting directly to the Board of Supervisors, and will oversee the County’s Human Resources, Employee Relations, Compliance and Risk Management functions. This role manages 24 Human Resources and Risk Management employees. This is a highly visible leadership role that provides strategic direction, ensures compliance with state and federal laws, and partners with County leaders to create an effective, efficient, and fair workplace.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead and manage county-wide human resources programs, including recruitment, selection, training, classification, compensation, and organizational development.

· Direct risk management and insurance programs, including workers’ compensation, liability, property damage, and loss control.

· Administer employee-employer relations, including grievance, appeals, and counseling employees and leader through discipline.

· Ensure compliance with state and federal employment regulations, County policies, and Memoranda of Understanding.

· Serve as technical consultant and trusted advisor to executives, management, and staff.

· Supervise, mentor, and evaluate department personnel.

· Oversee budget preparation, allocation of resources, and departmental reporting.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration, or a related field.

· Minimum of five years of progressively responsible public sector compliance experience in HR administration, risk management, and labor relations, including at least two years in a supervisory role.

· A strong knowledge of HR principles, labor relations, loss control, risk management.

· Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to foster collaboration, trust, ensure fairness, and build positive employee and employer relationships.

· Valid California driver’s license required.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in shaping the County’s workforce, supporting our employees, and guiding policies that affect the entire organization. You’ll join a forward-thinking leadership team committed to efficiency, compliance, and service to the community.

Resumes to careers@cahrservices.com