Risk Management Director

Lancaster County is seeking a passionate and collaborative Risk Management Director to help protect our employees, assets, and community. This role plays a key part in creating a safe workplace, supporting employees through injuries and claims, and guiding the County’s insurance and risk strategies.

• Lead the County’s Risk Management Department and oversee workers’ compensation, insurance, liability, and safety programs.

• Manage workers’ compensation claims, including investigations, benefit determinations, reserves, and payments.

• Supervise the Risk Management Specialist and collaborate with employees, medical providers, attorneys, and insurance partners.

• Evaluate risk exposures and secure appropriate insurance coverage in coordination with actuaries and brokers.

• Prepare and manage budgets related to workers’ compensation, liability, and self-insurance.

• Oversee auto and property claims, long-term disability, and CMS reporting.

• Coordinate safety training, injury prevention, and employee wellness initiatives.

• Paid Time Off: 80 hours of vacation annually plus 104 hours of sick leave

• Holidays: 11 paid holidays and 3 personal days each year

• Health Benefits:
  
  Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts

• Retirement: 401(a) plan with up to an 8% County match

• Post-Employment Health:
  County contributions to a PEHP account after six months

• Parental Leave:
  Up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement

• Strong knowledge of workers’ compensation and insurance principles.

• Experience with claims management, risk analysis, and budgeting.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.

• Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, insurance, or a related field; or

• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Apply today to be a part of Lancaster County!