Risk Manager
Salary
$178,603.32 - $221,893.92 Annually
Location
Beverly Hills City Hall, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-02168-01
Department
Human Resources
Opening Date
06/03/2026
Closing Date
6/17/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Job Summary
Who We Are
The City of Beverly Hills has a long-standing reputation for providing superior customer service to residents, businesses, and visitors. This characteristic, combined with outstanding staff in all departments, has been a hallmark of success for this high-performance organization. The municipal government (approximately 1,000+ full-time and part-time employees) provides the highest quality safety services, recreational activities, municipal services, and physical environment.
What We Do
The mission of Human Resources is to be a collaborative and strategic partner, using fair and equitable practices to attract, hire, develop, support, and retain a highly qualified workforce, and to mitigate liability through effective loss prevention programs. The Human Resources Department is made up of the Workforce Administration and Development and Risk Management Divisions. The Workforce Administration and Development Division is responsible for Citywide recruitment and selection, organizational development, labor and employee relations, classification and compensation, employee leaves and benefits, and employee recognition and engagement. The Risk Management Division administers workers compensation and general liability programs, insurance administration and liability claims management, safety and injury/illness prevention, employment-related ADA/interactive processes, and partners with the City Attorneys office in coordinating Citywide litigation. The Human Resources Department serves approximately 1,000+ full-time and part-time employees combined across 9 City departments.
Who Were Looking For
The City of Beverly Hills is seeking an experienced, strategic Risk Manager to join our dedicated team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a risk management professional who thrives in a complex, fast-paced public sector environment, and is ready to serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and departments. The City of Beverly Hills offers an environment that values expertise, integrity, and thoughtful leadership, where your work will make a lasting impact on the community we serve.
As the Citys Risk Manager, youll oversee a comprehensive risk management program spanning workers compensation, general liability, property and casualty insurance, contract review, safety, and claims administration. Youll review contracts at the inception stage to identify exposure and ensure appropriate coverage, manage relationships with third-party administrators and independent adjusters, and oversee the full claims lifecycle from initial filing through resolution. Youll partner closely with City departments, legal counsel, and executive leadership, and represent the Citys risk program with confidence and poise. In this role, you will also directly supervise a team of four dedicated staff members, providing guidance, support, and leadership to ensure the division operates at its highest level.
Were looking for someone who brings recent public sector experience, ideally at the municipal level, along with a thorough command of workers compensation and general liability programs, proven experience managing TPAs and adjusters, and the ability to communicate clearly and calmly in high-stakes situations. The ideal candidate is composed under pressure, well-prepared, and committed to building a culture of safety and compliance while providing exceptional customer service across all levels of our City. If you are an established risk professional with a passion for building strong programs, fostering positive relationships, and a commitment to public service, we want to hear from you.
Detailed Job Description
Risk Manager
Salary and Benefits
$178,603.32 - $221,893.92 Annually
This position is represented by the Management and Professional Employees Association and is covered by the negotiated terms and conditions of that Associations Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Additional details about benefits may be found in the Management and Professional MOU, a copy of which is located at www.beverlyhills.org/mou.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the administration of a full range of risk management functions, including the administration of workers compensation claims, general liability insurance, risk control, self-insured insurance, and safety programs. Two years of experience must have included supervisory and management responsibilities.
Training:
Bachelors degree in risk management, human resources management, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field. A Masters degree in risk management, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field is desirable.
License and Certificate
Selection Process
The selection process may include any combination of the following:
Proof of Education
If educational units, a degree, transcripts, or certificate is required, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your Government Jobs account at the time of application and before the closing date unless specified otherwise by Human Resources. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
Note: Falsifying ones education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification or disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
Conviction History
As a finalist for a job, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction (or arrest, in limited circumstances) conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you are a finalist. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City.
The City of Beverly Hills will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Beverly Hills is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.
EEO Statement
The City of Beverly Hills is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, driver's license status or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist with the application, examination or interview process, please contact our Human Resources department at recruitment@beverlyhills.org . Please note that this request must be made at least three business days prior to any test or interview in the selection process.
The City of Beverly Hills is compliant with SB1100 which amends Californias Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibiting employers from requiring a drivers license in certain job postings.
Exempt At-Will Status
Employees in this position are at-will and exempt from the Civil Service pursuant to Beverly Hills Municipal Code Section 2-5.206. At will employment is defined by Labor Code § 2922.
Disaster Service Workers
All City of Beverly Hills employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
NOTE:
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Major Duties
For a complete list of examples of essential duties, please visit the Risk Manager job description.
The City offers a generous benefits package including CalPERS retirement benefits, medical, dental, vision and more.
To see detailed information about our Management and Professional benefits, please review the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
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The following Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination for this position and will be used in determining your qualifications. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application. Failure to complete the "Work History/Experience" section of the employment application may result in your application not being considered. The hiring department may review each answer to evaluate your qualifications. Responses such as "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application not being considered.
By continuing in the recruitment process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge. If you are selected to continue in the recruitment process, your qualifications may be evaluated through employment verification, reference checks, and written, skill assessment, and oral examinations.
Select "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.
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ALL FUTURE CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA EMAIL, so please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is accurate, current, secure, and readily accessible to you. Please be sure to include correspondence from @beverlyhills.org as an approved sender so that messages are not accidentally place into your spam/junk e-mail folder. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to check your email regularly and on a timely basis. Select "Yes" to reflect that you acknowledge that you read, understand, and agree with this statement.
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This position requires a Bachelors degree in risk management, human resources management, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field; a Masters degree in a related field is desirable. Do you currently possess one of these degrees, and if so, at what level?
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Please indicate your degree level and title. If you do not possess a degree or equivalent, enter "N/A."
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The minimum qualifications require at least five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the administration of a full range of risk management functions, including the administration of workers compensation claims, general liability insurance, risk control, self-insured insurance, and safety programs which must include two (2) years of supervisory experience and management responsibilities. Do you attest that you meet these minimum qualifications?
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Please describe your experience managing a comprehensive risk management program in a public agency setting. For each position, include the agency name, your job title, dates of employment (month/year), the size of the organization, and the scope of your responsibilities including the types of programs you oversaw such as workers compensation, general liability, and property/casualty insurance. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "N/A."
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Please describe your experience reviewing contracts for risk and insurance compliance, including your process for evaluating exposure at the inception stage. Provide an example where your review resulted in a meaningful change to contract terms or coverage requirements, and include the agency name, your job title, and dates of employment (month/year) for each position where you obtained this experience. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "N/A."
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Please describe your experience managing third-party administrators and/or independent adjusters, including how you monitored their performance, ensured timely claims resolution, and maintained oversight of workers compensation and general liability claims programs. For each position, include the agency name, your job title, and dates of employment (month/year). If you do not possess this experience, please enter "N/A."
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Please describe your experience presenting risk management matters to elected officials, executive leadership, or governing bodies such as a City Council. Include the types of issues or reports you presented, how you prepared for high-stakes or sensitive situations, and for each position, include the agency name, your job title, and dates of employment (month/year). If you do not possess this experience, please enter "N/A."
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Please describe your experience overseeing workplace safety and compliance programs, including your familiarity with Cal/OSHA requirements, injury and illness prevention programs, and efforts to build a culture of safety across departments. For each position, include the agency name, your job title, and dates of employment (month/year). If you do not possess this experience, please enter "N/A."
Required Question
Employer City of Beverly Hills
Address 455 North Rexford Dr.
3rd Floor
Beverly Hills, California, 90210
Phone (310) 285-1067