What You'll Bring The ideal candidate is a strategic and solutions-oriented HR leader who combines sound judgment with exceptional interpersonal skills. Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Exceptional relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise at all levels of the organization.
- Sound decision-making abilities and a demonstrated capacity to resolve complex workplace issues effectively and efficiently.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
How You'll Make a Difference As a Human Resources Manager I, you will serve as a trusted advisor to City leadership, managers, and employees while overseeing the City's Employee Relations and Learning & Development programs, including employee investigations, performance management, leadership development, employee training, workforce development and organizational effectiveness initiatives, including:
- Providing expert consultation and guidance on employee relations matters, including performance management, coaching and counseling, disciplinary actions, Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) referrals, and grievance administration.
- Leading and overseeing investigations related to alleged violations of equal employment opportunity laws, civil rights regulations, and other discrimination-related concerns.
- Evaluating the validity of complaints and charges; recommending resolutions; assessing organizational impact; reviewing investigative findings; and ensuring timely, compliant responses to internal stakeholders and external agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ( EEOC ) and the Virginia Human Rights Commission.
- Advising departments, supervisors, and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Designing and overseeing workforce development programs, including professional skills training, leadership development initiatives, and new employee onboarding.
- Measuring program outcomes and preparing reports and recommendations for Human Resources and City leadership to support continuous improvement, strategic decision-making, and organizational success.
- Leading the City's learning and development strategy, including employee training, leadership development, succession planning initiatives, and workforce development programs.
- Designing, implementing, and evaluating professional development programs, supervisory and management training, onboarding initiatives, and other organizational learning opportunities.
- Assessing organizational training needs; facilitating learning programs; and partnering with departments to develop solutions that enhance employee performance and organizational effectiveness.
- Measuring program outcomes and preparing reports and recommendations for Human Resources and City leadership to support organizational success.
Qualifications You'll Need - A bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field; and
- Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in human resources.
- Professional HR certifications such as PHR , SPHR , SHRM -CP, SHRM - SCP , IPMA -CP, IPMA - SCP , CPTD , and/or CPTM are highly desirable.
Required Qualifications VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires a bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of six (6) years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Requires a valid driver's license and driving record in compliance with
City Driving Standards .
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Preferred Qualifications Professional HR certifications such as PHR , SPHR , SHRM -CP, SHRM - SCP , IPMA -CP, IPMA - SCP , CPTD , and/or CPTM are highly desirable.
