HR Enterprise Strategic Initiative Program Manager

Salary : $109,457.09 - $191,549.90 Annually
Location : FX. CTY. GOVERNMENT CENTER, 12000 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY., FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 26-01740
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 11/07/2026
Closing Date: 11/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S34
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement

The Department of Human Resources (DHR) is seeking an experienced strategic leader to serve as the HR Enterprise Strategic Initiatives Program Manager. This role reports to Fairfax County's Human Resources (HR) Director and leads high visibility, countywide human capital initiatives designed to modernize HR programs, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and improve employee experience throughout the workforce lifecycle. This position is responsible for conducting strategic assessments of HR service delivery, implementing countywide initiatives, guiding organizational change, and building an agile and employee centered HR environment. The incumbent partners closely with the HR Director, Office of the County Executive, and HR and department leadership to advance priorities related to organizational performance, workforce capability, employee engagement, wellbeing, and HR modernization. This is a highly visible role requiring exceptional judgment, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead complex initiatives across multiple stakeholders.

This Emergency Service Personnel position requires the incumbent to report to work during emergencies to ensure continuity of critical operations and services. Emergency service duties are a condition of employment and an essential function of the position.
Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Under the direction of the Director of DHR, advises senior level FCG staff on topics related to assigned priorities;
• Guides and informs key initiatives deemed relevant and particularly identified as having significant impact in advancing the County's priorities;
• Acts as a technical advisor and knowledge leader on matters related to assigned priorities to shape critical policies and programs within and across departments and outside groups;
• Facilitates communication, coordination, and collaboration within and between the DHR and the Deputy County Executives, Department Directors, internal and external stakeholders;
• Fosters strategic, collective leadership in support of the assigned priorities and the development and pursuit of identified county goals.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Advanced knowledge of the human resources laws, principles, and practices, including strong HR data and HR information systems and technology acumen;
• Knowledge of organizational development practices and principles;
• Ability to conduct high level qualitative and quantitative analysis;
• Ability to analyze complex cross functional human capital problems and recommend solutions;
• Ability to plan and lead high-visibility, complex, multi-faceted human capital projects;
• Ability to prepare and present high-level presentations;
• Ability to gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of the officials, employees and the public;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of professional, technical and support staff;
• Ability to manage and guide organizational change;
• Ability to motivate others towards completion of a goal.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in human resource management, public administration, or a related field; plus, six years of professional-level human resources including three years of specialized experience as a senior HR analyst.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience leading cross-functional teams through all phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution, delivery, evaluation and closure, including coaching and mentoring project teams. Technically proficient in project management principles and tools.
• Extensive experience working with HR data, analytics, and technology tools to deliver strategic workforce insights and drive data-informed decision-making.
• Five or more years of experience presenting complex information to executive level stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience:
  • Leading strategic, cross-departmental HR initiatives.
  • Conducting organizational assessments or analyses.
  • Leading change management processes and activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and computer/laptop. Ability to read information and data from a computer screen. Generally, works in an office environment yet may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting.
Job is generally sedentary in nature, and requires walking, standing, sitting (for long periods of time). Uses hands to grasp, handle, or feel. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:Panel interview; may include exercise.

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

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NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:

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Non-Merit Positions

1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
   • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
   • Flexible Spending Program
   • Deferred Compensation
2. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
   • No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

03

Please indicate the major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.

• Human resource management
• Public administration
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not applicable

04

If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".
05

How many years of full-time equivalent professional-level human resources experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight to less than nine years
• Nine to less than ten years
• Ten or more years

06

How many years of full-time equivalent specialized experience do you have working as a senior HR analyst?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

07

Please indicate your experience leading strategic, cross-departmental HR initiatives.

• None
• Limited exposure (supportive role)
• Moderate experience (led components of initiatives)
• Extensive experience (primary lead on major initiatives)

08

Rate your proficiency in project management (planning, execution, evaluation).

• None
• Beginner (Performs routine tasks with supervision; learning project managementtools)
• Intermediate (Independently handles most standard project situations; plans work;seeks assistance with complex issues)
• Advanced (Strategic insight, leads complex projects; adapts methods; mentorsothers)

09

Indicate your experience conducting organizational assessments or analyses.

• None
• Limited (Supportive role, small-scale or single-focus assessments,guided/supervised.)
• Moderate (Independent leadership of mid-scale or multi-departmentalassessments, adaptable methods.)
• Extensive (strategic, high-complexity, organization-wide assessments withleadership and advisory influence)

10

Rate your proficiency with HR data, analytics, and technology tools.

• Beginner (Performs routine data entry and navigates HR systems with guidance,runs standard reports, understands basic HR metrics, and follows establishedprocedures and templates to complete tasks.)
• Intermediate (Independently analyzes and interprets HR data using reportingand spreadsheet tools to create reports, dashboards, and trend analyses;Integrates data across HR systems, identifies meaningful workforce insights,troubleshoots data issues, and recommends improvements to reportingprocesses and data quality.)
• Advanced (Leads the use of HR analytics and technology to deliver strategicworkforce insights, develop sophisticated reporting solutions, ensure dataintegrity, and drive data-informed decision-making and system improvementinitiatives.)
• None of the above

11

How many years of full-time equivalent professional-level experience do you possess presenting complex HR information to executive-level stakeholders?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

12

Indicate your proficiency in change management activities.

• None
• Beginner (Supportive role; supervised; learning foundations)
• Intermediate (Leads mid-size projects; engages stakeholders; seeks feedback; ;initiates improvements; guides less experienced personnel)
• Advanced (Leads large-scale, multi-team initiatives; strategic scope; influence;drives complex change; shapes policy)

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