NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Health Safety & Wellness Manager
NEOGOV is seeking a Health Safety & Wellness Manager to lead the development and administration of comprehensive risk management plans and employee wellness programs. The role involves overseeing health benefit programs, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
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Responsibilities
Develops strategic risk management plans, goals, and objectives; identifies and selects business processes, major products, and services, including worker's compensation programs, group insurance and wellness/health products, and employee wellness and benefit programs; collects and submits underwriting data for the marketing of selected programs; meets with underwriters as needed; and submits final recommendations for programs and coverage to the Board of County Commissioners
Oversees the physical claims process for worker's compensation cases through the operation of an occupational health programs and medical clinic
Responsible for the oversight and administration of employee health benefit programs, either mandated by contractual agreements or regulatory, not limited to health, dental, life, Section 125 plans, wellness initiatives, health insurance committee, HIPAA, COBRA, and ADA
Prepares Requests for Proposals for Employee Assistance Services, risk management programs and various contractual services that support risk management programs; selects vendors; negotiates contracts; and administers or oversees the administration of established contracts; oversees work of selected contractors; identifies and resolves problems with vendor performance; and establishes effective working relationships with contracted vendors
Oversees, coordinates and tracks utilization and costs associated with the Employee Health Center including all medical examinations and programs for County employees, i.e. pre-employment physicals, Fit for Duty examinations, drug and alcohol testing
Develops, implements, and monitors employee wellness programs to promote healthy lifestyles and improve workforce health outcomes. Tracks and analyzes wellness and benefits metrics to assess program effectiveness and make data-driven decisions
Responsible for planning, implementing, controlling, and evaluating various components of safety programs to reduce or prevent health and safety hazards, dangers, or accidents in the areas of fire, life, occupational safety, and industrial hygiene
Oversees administration of Countywide training programs to minimize losses resulting from accidents, natural causes, regulatory non-compliance, and legal insurance claims against the County
Develops operational goals and guidelines for insurance work units, including benefit determination, group claims assistance, and records maintenance
Serves as custodian of insurance records and presents testimony in that capacity as needed
Responsible for the development and administration of the annual budget. Supervises, reviews and/or develops the Division’s budget to include premium rates for managed programs
Responsible for the selection, placement, training, safety, appraisal, and discipline of assigned employees
Performs administrative duties including written reports, memorandums, letters, and electronic correspondence, interaction with others, and communication through telephone and meetings
Provides exceptional customer assistance, problem-solving, and/or complaint resolution by all forms of communication
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Insurance, Public Administration, or Risk Management
Five (5) years of considerably progressive, responsible management experience in Risk Management
Maintain a valid drivers' license
Considerable knowledge of theory, principles and practices, terminology of insurance structure and risk management
Considerable knowledge of local, State, and federal statutes concerning workers' compensation, self-insurance, group health and life, and related areas
Considerable knowledge of various forms of benefit programs; operational knowledge of actuarial principles, social security, and tax laws
Knowledge of public management, local government procedures and liability exposure
Knowledge of recent developments, current literature and information related to risk management administration
Ability to design and implement new programs in risk management, including self-insurance programs
Ability to analyze and forecast financial liability based on an extrapolation of market data and historical trends
Ability to write complex documentation both for technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to plan, organize, direct, and appraise the work of professional, technical, and administrative support personnel
Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Ability to make decisions recognizing established precedents and practices using resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems
Strong leadership, managerial and customer service skills, to include team building, mediation and motivational skills
Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to develop effective proposals, prepare and maintain accurate records and reports
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, department heads, representatives of other organizations, peers and subordinates
Ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives
Ability to analyze and exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting departmental functions, procedures and policies
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Skill in the use of standard office computer equipment and software applications
Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Preferred
Associate in Risk Management (ARM)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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