City of Waco

  • Human Resources Coordinator

  • CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
  • 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas 76701 United States View Map
Summary

Minimum Salary: starting at $75,000.00 annually, depending on qualifications

The City of Waco Seeks:
A knowledgeable and customer-focused Human Resources professional who demonstrates strong technical expertise, exercises sound judgement in decision-making, and builds productive relationships with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders to serve as the City's Workers' Compensation Coordinator.

Minimum Qualifications;
Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field
3 years of professional experience in human resources, worker's compensation management or an equivalent combination of education and related HR experience

Preferred:
Experience in claims management and worker's compensation
PHR or SHRM-CP

Position Overview:
Under general supervision, performs work in support of the Human Resources (HR) Department. Responsibilities include performing work related to evaluating and administering claims for City employees injured on the job. Ensures compliance with Texas Workers' Compensation procedures and insurance adjusting principles. The position assists in performing other HR related duties.

Essential Functions:

  • Coordinate all Workers' Compensation Claims with City departments and the Third-Party Administrator according to required timelines.
  • Prepares and coordinates correspondence, notices, and/or letters relating to claims, as well as communicates with departments regarding employee claims status.
  • Acts as a liaison between departments and the Third-Party Administrator.
  • Receives and analyzes notifications of changes in policies, procedures, legislation, and regulations to the Workers' Compensation Act.
  • Analyzes operational information, evaluates trends, and develops plans to meet future needs; assures effective communication of workers' compensation issues.
  • Coordinates and assists City departments with the temporary duty assignment process.
  • Provides training on the workers' compensation program.
  • Coordinates with other HR areas related to FMLA, the ADA interactive process and benefits.
  • May be required to travel to various City locations to assist with the Workers' Compensation process or other related HR programs.
  • Informs supervisor of significant matters related to Workers' Compensation and seeks supervisory guidance on matters that are complex, unusual, high-risk to the employee or the City, and/or require legal counsel.
  • May be required to respond after-hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.

Required for All Jobs
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
  • Lives the City of Waco Values.


The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:
  • Meaningful and challenging work
  • Make a difference and improve communities
  • Competitive Salary and Benefits
    • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
    • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
    • Education Assistance Program
    • Paid Parental Leave
    • Employee Assistance
    • Longevity Pay
    • And More!
  • Chance to do work you are passionate about
  • Desire to give back
City of Waco

City of Waco

254-750-5740

Waco is centrally located in the heart of Texas on the I-35 corridor midway between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin. This progressive and diverse city with a vibrant community spirit offers major attractions, museums, recreation, and abundant shopping to more than 140,000 residents. Waco is the 25th largest city in Texas and the county seat of McLennan County.

Waco is not only briming with Texas history, economic opportunity, and a rich variety of cultural experiences, it is also a major seat of high learning within three major colleges in its city limits including Baylor University, Texas State Technical College and McLennan Community College.

The city is also the birthplace of Dr. Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.  Waco boasts one of the biggest and best municipal parks in Texas, Cameron Park. While the park is located in the middle of downtown situated on the Brazos and Bosque River it hosts numerous races, triathlons, boat races and much, much more.

Governance and Organization

Waco is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor, elected at-large, and five City Council members representing single-member districts, all serving two-year terms. The City Council sets the tax rate, approves the budget, appoints members to City boards and commissions, enacts City ordinances, and appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and the Municipal Court Judge.

The City has a strong Financial Management Policy that guides the operation and delivery of quality City services, contributes to excellent AA+ and Aa1 bond ratings, and maintains an unassigned fund balance reserve in the General Fund equal to 28% of current year budgeted expenditures. The City of Waco has more than 1,600 employees and a total operating budget of over $400 million.

The City provides a full range of municipal services including a regional airport, animal services, building inspections, code enforcement, convention and visitors bureau, emergency management, housing and community development, economic development, fire, public health, library, municipal court, parks and recreation, planning, police, public works, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum, utilities and zoo operations.  

The City Council and City Manager are committed to the mission of providing exemplary municipal services for citizens and visitors in a collaborative and transparent manner while honoring the public’s trust. Waco values include providing excellent and innovative services, promoting equality and inclusion, focusing on teamwork, investing in people and always doing the right thing.

With the City of Waco, you will find our home; where everyone belongs and thrives as move forward together.

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