Human Resources Compliance Administrator

The Human Resources Compliance Administrator role at Gila County, based in Globe, AZ, onsite, focuses on workers' compensation, safety programs, and HR training.

Responsibilities

• Interpret questions about workers' compensation, safety, and other HR matters by reviewing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for County employees, Elected Officials, Department Directors, and the public.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Arizona Counties Insurance Pool (ACIP) for safety and workers' compensation programs; coordinate document collection, assess findings, propose solutions to incidents, guide immediate medical care when needed, and maintain all related records and databases.
• Act as a direct contact with the Arizona Department of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) for the County's Public Entity Protection Program (PEPP).
• Develop and implement safety and health policies, procedures, programs, and plans to ensure compliance with ADOSH, OSHA, and other applicable regulations.
• Analyze and report data required by ACIP, OSHA, ADOSH, the U.S. Department of Labor BLS, and other agencies; prepare formal reports.
• Oversee the online employee training program, assign courses, manage data, monitor progress, and prepare compliance reports; deliver in-person training on workers' comp, safety, health, and HR topics.
• Support training components of the County's Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program to meet federal and state regulatory requirements for the Public Works Department.
• Conduct research and prepare statistical and administrative reports related to workers' compensation and employee safety activities.
• Coordinate and compile data for ACIP's annual insurance renewal of County-owned property and assets.
• Oversee, coordinate, and prepare required Certificates of Insurance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge required: Human Resources management, training, federal/state/local laws and regulations, and occupational health and safety compliance.
• Skills required: Active listening, analytical thinking, diplomatic communication, customer service, public speaking to large audiences, delivering training, problem identification and solving.
• Abilities required: Solve problems promptly, recognize issues, synthesize multiple information sources, weigh options and risks, articulate ideas orally, read and write at professional level, multitask.

Budget Responsibilities

• Review, edit, and provide recommendations on departmental budgets.

Project Responsibilities

• Allocate project resources for organizational development, HR initiatives, process improvement, and employee training and development projects.

Oral Communication Duties

• Train colleagues, explain County procedures, respond to public inquiries, participate in meetings, negotiate or persuade, and deliver presentations.

Written Communication Duties

• Create or edit documents, internal memos, emails, safety procedures, guidelines, compliance manuals, formal letters, and reports.

Interactions with the General Public

• Interact extensively with employees, customers, the general public, vendors, regulatory bodies, and other groups in person, by phone, or by email.

Interactions Specifically with Customers

• Frequency: More than 55% but less than 70% of the year.

Knowledge Required

• See Requirements above for details on HR management, training, and regulatory knowledge.

Skills Required

• See Requirements above for details on listening, analysis, communication, service, and training delivery.

Abilities Required

• See Requirements above for details on problem solving, information processing, and communication abilities.

Physical Demands

• Occasional standing to present; frequent sitting to complete work; occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs; continuous keyboard use; potential walking to work sites.

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with routine time in training rooms, cars, and lobbies.

Safety Risk Exposure

• Generally not exposed to safety risk; occasional exposure to verbal hostility from callers or the public.

Protective Gear & Safety Manuals

• Must consistently follow written safety procedures and manuals relevant to the division or department.

Consequences of Error

• Errors can lead to unfavorable public perceptions and potential legal ramifications.

Salary

USD 56,690 - 70,863 per year