Salary : $92,227.00 - $106,061.00 Annually
Location : Yorktown, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 119EDA-2216
Department: Human Resources
Division: HUMAN RESOURCES
Opening Date: 10/30/2026
Closing Date: 11/13/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Description Responsible for providing professional level expertise and performing a variety of complex professional level duties in the Human Resources Department pertaining to employee relations, County-wide training and development programs, and other human resources projects or employee development related initiatives.
Assists the Director with employee relations matters across the organization to include counseling and advisory needs, disciplinary actions, grievances and the grievance procedure, administrative investigations, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charges. Addresses employee concerns and questions, ensuring adherence to policy, and works to resolve disputes. Conducts internal investigations as needed and provides assistance and guidance to department management staff on various personnel issues.
Supports the Director in advising County Administration, department heads, supervisors, employees, and staff on policies and procedures with emphasis on promoting inclusivity and civility in the workplace. Reviews and updates County policies throughout the year and on an annual basis for approval to ensure legal compliance and best practice for the County. Researches and stays knowledgeable of applicable laws as amended to ensure ethical and equitable administration of and compliance with policies, procedures, laws and regulations. Interprets existing or writing new personnel policies and procedures; assists employees and management with the interpretation of County policies and procedures as needed.
Assists the Director in ensuring organizational compliance with legal requirements, to include the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), TITLE VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, US Department of Transportation (DOT), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines, Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations. Assists the Director with managing and administering the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and may serve on the County's ADA Committee as the Director's designee.
Coordinates and administers the County's training and development programs for employees and supervisors. Effectively develops and conducts trainings for a variety of topics based on needs to all levels within the County. Maintains and manages all training data to include presentations, scheduling information, and session and venue information. Coordinates with the Deputy Director to develop and manage the training budget. Directs training operations to include facilities, schedules, contract administration, equipment, and training aids. Assists other staff in course preparation and delivery, as needed. Prepares training reports or data as requested or deemed necessary.
May be responsible for leading staff in employee development functional areas, as assigned.
Serves as primary administrator for the County's Learning Management System.
Represents the County on related boards and/or committees, and participates in meetings or conferences as applicable.
Prepares reports, correspondence and/or presentations as needed, and assists staff in administrative duties as needed.
Develops goals and objectives for the organization; researches trends and methodologies in the human resources field, and makes recommendations for changes or new programs to management.
Remains abreast of current trends in the field of Human Resources.
Minimum Qualifications Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Development, Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field, and a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience, preferably in local government or a public sector setting with at least 2 years of leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
World at Work, HR Certification Institute (HRCI), Public Sector HR Association (PSHRA), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), or equivalent certification preferred.
Requires a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license.
This job is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment checks to include criminal history, background and DMV record checks.
Supplemental Information Thorough knowledge of and skill in applying employee relations principles, practices, and legal and regulatory requirements.
Thorough analytical skill in advising managers about appropriate disciplinary or other corrective techniques that is responsive to a range of conduct and performance problems.
Thorough knowledge of various training principles, practices, and training evaluation methods, particularly train the trainer techniques.
Thorough knowledge of organizational design with emphasis on career development principles and practices.
Thorough knowledge of and skill in applying laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, concepts, and various HR policies.
Thorough knowledge of and skill in applying a wide range of HR methods, concepts, practices, laws, regulations, policies and precedents.
Thorough knowledge of employment principles and practices, to include selection and retention.
Thorough knowledge of employee benefit programs and regulatory and compliance issues related to benefits.
Considerable knowledge of classification and compensation principles and practices, to include job analyses benchmarking, job evaluations and job descriptions.
Physical Demands Must be physically able to operate a variety of office machinery and equipment such as computers, printers, etc. and a motor vehicle to drive to various job sites or other locations as needed to perform their duties.
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The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave.
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What is the highest level of education you have completed/attained?
- Higher than a Master's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- High School Diploma or GED
- None of the above
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If you have a degree, what field did you major in?
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How many years of related experience do you have working in a local government entity?
- 5 or more years
- 4 years but less than 5
- 3 years but less than 4
- 2 years but less than 3
- 1 year but less than 2
- Some but less than 1 year
- None
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How many years of related experience do you have in handling and managing employee relations matters, and applying policies and employment law (i.e., concerns/complaints, policy interpretations, policy violations, disciplinary actions, administrative investigations, grievances and/or EEOC charges)?
- 5 or more years
- 4 years but less than 5
- 3 years but less than 4
- 2 years but less than 3
- 1 year but less than 2
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What best describes your level of knowledge in employment law for the public sector?
- Very knowledgeable
- Somewhat knowledgeable
- Very little to no knowledge
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How many years of related experience do you have in developing and/or conducting training for all levels of an organization?
- 5 or more years
- 4 years but less than 5
- 3 years but less than 4
- 2 years but less than 3
- 1 year but less than 2
- Some but less than 1 year
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How many years of experience do you have leading or supervising staff and their work?
- 2 or more years
- 1 year but less than 2
- Some but less than 1 year
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Please list any active certifications you hold from a professional HR association.
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please answer the questions honestly and be as accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work example or during an interview. By completing these supplemental questions, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misrepresentations, omissions or falsifications of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal of employment, if hired.
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Were you encouraged to apply for this particular position by a current York County government employee? If so, please write their full name and the department or division they work in below. Otherwise, write N/A.
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Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)
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