Human Resources Associate - Risk Management (Limited Term)

Job Description:

Human Resources Associate - Risk Management (Limited Term)

Description

THE CITY

Culver City is a Charter City incorporated in 1917, and is a destination filled with outdoor cafes, unique shops and galleries opening onto pedestrian-friendly boulevards. Culver City has a dedicated staff of approximately 800 employees with an overall budget of approximately $368 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including Fire, Police, Housing and Human Services, Planning and Development, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, and Transportation.

THE POSITION

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATE
RISK MANAGEMENT

Full-Time, Benefited, Limited Term, Unclassified (At-Will)

This limited term role will be assigned to the Risk Management Division and will assist

in coordinating in the areas of Workers' Compensation and Claims Administration.

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, meaning that upon successful performance and

the availability of a permanent position, it may lead to a full-time role.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of risk management. Must have exceptional customer service skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment while making independent judgements and decisions. In addition, the ideal candidate must possess the following:

Risk Management, Insurance & Workers' Compensation Duties Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists in administering the City’s workers’ compensation program in coordination with the Risk Management Division and third-party administrator.
• Monitors industrial injury claims, tracks lost time, reviews documentation, and supports return-to-work and modified duty assignments.
• Coordinates ADA/FEHA interactive process related to industrial and non-industrial injuries.
• Supports administration of the City’s insurance programs, including general liability, property, automobile, and employment practices liability.
• Assists with claims intake, documentation, and communication with insurers, brokers, and legal counsel.
• Reviews certificates of insurance for compliance with City contractual requirements.
• Tracks claims trends, prepares statistical reports, and assists with loss analysis and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensures compliance with applicable California Labor Code, Cal/OSHA, and public sector reporting requirements.
• Maintains confidential records related to claims, insurance, and risk management activities.

GENERAL DUTIES:

Under general direction, this position performs complex and specialized paraprofessional duties in human resources including benefits administration and risk management. The following tasks are essential for this position. Incumbents in this classification may not perform all of these tasks or may perform similar related tasks not listed here. Duties and responsibilities are of a highly confidential nature in the following areas:
Administers and coordinates a variety of benefit and health programs offered by the City. Verifies and inputs data into various benefit carrier systems; processes enrollments for all insurance programs; monitors and verifies dependent eligibility for benefits; processes COBRA enrollments; monitors retirees’ activity and benefits enrollments coordinating with CalPERS, Social Security, Medicare and COBRA.
Coordinates new employee orientations; prepares informational material; explains and interprets health benefits, personnel policies, procedures and programs to new hires.
Processes Personnel Actions effecting employee pay and compensation by inputting data into the City’s Enterprise Resource Program (ERP), Tyler Munis and prepares associated statistical reports.
Tracks, researches, and reports on various types of Federal and State protected leaves, leaves of absences and responds to inquiries regarding accrual leave banks and policies.
Provides support and assistance in classification and compensation, training programs, labor relations, and recruitment and testing as needed.
Prepares and processes various highly confidential reports and/or documents. May assist with preparation and coordination of monthly Civil Service Commission agendas.
Coordinates leave administration under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) with employees for both industrial and non-industrial temporary and permanent disabilities.
Coordinate temporary light duty assignments by verifying work restrictions and release dates with physicians, employees and departments.
Provides guidance and information regarding employee benefits plans and resolves a variety of employee questions regarding benefits, coverage and insurance policies.
Responds to inquiries and complaints regarding benefits programs and applicable payroll concerns. Analyzes and participates in resolving problems and issues; conducts research when necessary.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: (1) an Associate of Arts Degree with major course work in human resources management, risk management, industrial safety, or loss control and (2) two years of related work experience.

License and Certificates:

Possession of a valid California Class C driver license is required, if assigned to drive.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

• Application Review: Applications will be reviewed as received. Applicants who are deeded most qualified will be invited to participate in an interview.

SELECTION PROCESS:

The selection process will include the following to determine suitability for the position:

• Selection interview with the Human Resources Department.
• Background and reference check, including live scan fingerprinting.
• Medical examination; candidates must pass a pre-employment medical examination.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: 5:00PM, Friday, February 27, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Only the first 100 completed applications received by the deadline will be reviewed. The job posting may close prior to the deadline and without warning.

CONTACT: If you have any questions regarding the recruitment and/or selection process please contact Tiffany Johnson, Management Analyst at [email protected] .

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The provisions of this job posting do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice. Continuation in the examination process and subsequent placement on the eligible list of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job-related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.

Conditions of Employment:

• Background/Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan fingerprinting must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, the employee is subject to further reporting from the DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
• Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions).
• E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency, or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of appointment.

The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department three (3) business days prior to the test at (310) 253-5640.

The City of Culver City offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, and vision.

This position is represented by Culver City Employees' Association (CCEA).

The City of Culver City offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, and vision. For more detailed information regarding the benefits associated with this position please visit the
Culver City Human Resources Department website .

• Refer to the ‘ Employee Benefits ’ page to view the current Benefit Summary Guide.
• Refer to the ‘ Labor and Employee Relations ’ page to view the applicable MOU.

Closing Date/Time: 2/27/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$7,023.47 - $8,573.07 Monthly