Head of Risk Business Management (f/m/d)

HMSHost, a subsidiary of Avolta, is a leader in creating dining for travel venues. With our unmatched portfolio, we operate over 1,000 locations in nearly 80 airports across North America, including proprietary concepts, local, regional, and national brands, and partnerships with award-winning chefs. For decades, HMSHost has curated food and beverage programs that make a traveler's journey as exciting as the destination.

The Director, Risk Management is responsible for North America's business insurance program, as well as maintaining and administering the standard Company Safety and Drug Free Work-Place programs throughout the organization. This position serves as a resource on safety, workplace hazards, workers' compensation, customer liability claims, property claims, and any other insurance matter; they also develop and provide field training on all aspects of safety, claims, compliance, and business insurance.

Manages business insurance policies on behalf of the Company such as Workers' Compensation, Employer' Liability, General Liability, Automobile Liability, Excess Liability, Crime, Directors & Officers Liability, Employment Practices Liability; directs insurance broker activities regarding policy procurement, safety inspections, hazard identification/recommendation, state and regulatory filings, certificates of insurance, and carrier relations

Participates in and provides corporate direction related to settlement negotiations on litigated or complex Workers' Compensation, Property, General Liability, and other claims; manages and provides direction and claim authority to Third Party Claims Administrators regarding claim investigation, reserves, and settlement evaluations

Directs annual renewal activities including payroll data by state and job classification, sales estimates, liquor sales estimates, head count by state/location, Company sponsored transportation, property & business interruption values by location, new/closed location, fleet/vehicle information by location, pending employment related litigation

Develops new and/or revises company safety policies based on emerging risks or deficient operating practices; Facilitates regular claim reviews

Provides training to the field on existing company safety program to promote policy compliance; Fosters productive relationships and acts as a resource for critical incident crisis management

Reviews RFPs as requested by Development, Legal or Operations for new contract language to ensure required coverage(s) comply with the current business insurance policies

Explores various insurance markets that have the potential to protect Company assets and/or media or financial losses

Reporting Relationship: The Director of Risk Management reports into the Vice President of Loss Prevention & Risk Management

Legal, People & Culture, Operations, Business Development

Requires 3 years of experience leading a team of professionals engaged in developing and executing risk management programs

Requires 8 years of experience engaged in developing and delivering risk management programs

A bachelor's degree in a program related to the functional area can count for 2 of the eight-year requirement

Specialized Training:

Training that leads to expert knowledge of the advanced risk management techniques and strategies, including risk prevention, risk reduction, risk retention (self-insurance), and risk transfer (insurance policies, indemnity agreements)

Knowledge of litigation procedures

Advanced business acumen and also has the strategic mindset required to understand the long-term implications of risk management decisions and to advance the organization's goals

Demonstrated history of anticipating the needs of the business and complex stakeholders, the employee population and individual circumstances

Demonstrated history of creating and maintaining positive work environments through coaching, developing, and leading teams to achieve common goals

Demonstrated experience exhibiting a continuous improvement mindset with the ability to optimize work processes and achieve positive results

Travel/Location:

~ All job requirements are subject to change to reflect the evolving position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Dufry, Hudson, and HMSHost are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.