Stafford County Government

Human Resources Manager - Professional Development/Employee Relations

Stafford County Government  •  $90k - $158k/yr  •  Onsite  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 04106

Department: Human Resources

Job classification: Human Resources Manager

Posting type: Open

Categories: Human Resources

Join Stafford County’s Human Resources team in a key leadership role responsible for advancing professional and leadership development and providing oversight and support for the department’s employee relations programs. As a member of the HR Leadership Team, this position will help shape and execute HR strategy, strengthen team effectiveness, and support workforce development across the County.

The ideal candidate will bring experience designing and delivering learning and development programs that respond to a wide range of organizational needs. They will be a collaborative, trusted adviser with strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and the ability to build productive relationships with leaders, managers, and employees throughout the organization.

This position reports to the Director of Human Resources and supervises two members of the HR team.

The hiring range for this position is $90,376.00 - $124,280.00 based on the selected applicant’s experience.

The full salary range for this position is $90,376.00–$158,163.20, providing opportunity for continued growth and development within the range.

Examples of duties

  • Provides leadership for Countywide human resources programs, including employee relations, performance management, and professional and organizational development;
  • Oversees the administration and continuous improvement of the County’s talent management system, including its performance management and Learning Management System (LMS) functions;
  • Collaborates with the HR Leadership Team to establish guiding principles, strategies, and plans for organizational development;
  • Conducts comprehensive needs assessments and establishes education, training, and development priorities based on organizational needs, anticipated impact, and available resources;
  • Designs, delivers, and evaluates professional development opportunities across the County by researching best practices, analyzing data, making recommendations, facilitating learning, coaching stakeholders, and leading related programs, projects, and systems;
  • Develops an integrated learning and development framework that aligns education, training, and development needs with County goals and objectives;
  • Supports the implementation and consistent application of Countywide human resources policies and procedures;
  • Maintains current knowledge of employment laws and regulations and supports organizational compliance, including requirements related to the FLSA, ADA, COBRA, EEO, Civil Rights Act, and FMLA;
  • Leads the annual performance management cycle, assists employees and managers with the process and system, and monitors progress toward timely completion;
  • Partners with the HR Leadership Team and Executive Leadership Team to design and implement succession management processes, supporting resources, and system configurations;
  • Oversees the progressive disciplinary process and provides coaching and guidance to managers and employees to support effective solutions and consistent application of policy;
  • Ensures that documentation and files related to employee relations matters and investigations are complete, appropriately maintained, confidential, and accessible to authorized individuals;
  • Analyzes, documents, and standardizes procedures to improve operational efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness;
  • Provides cross-functional support for other County human resources programs, including recruitment and payroll, classification and compensation, benefits administration, and policy management and compliance, as needed;
  • Conducts research and leads special projects as needed;
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, and best practices in employee relations, professional and organizational development, adult learning, training, and applied research;
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public-sector human resources administration, including applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines;
  • General knowledge of local government organization and administration;
  • Ability to communicate ideas, guidance, and recommendations clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
  • Ability to analyze complex issues, exercise sound judgment, and develop practical solutions in collaboration with key stakeholders;
  • Ability to conduct needs assessments, evaluations, and studies and to prepare well-supported reports and recommendations;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, leaders, supervisors, employees, vendors, and members of the public.

Supplemental information

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in human resources administration, business management, organizational development, or a related field, and five to seven years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including at least two years in a management or leadership role.

Direct experience in professional or organizational development and employee relations is strongly preferred.

A recognized human resources certification—such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or an IPMA-HR credential—is preferred.

Stafford County Government

About Stafford County Government

From pre-colonial America to modern-day, Stafford County has a rich history associated with significant events and people in our nation’s history.

Established in 1664, Stafford is perhaps most famously known as the boyhood home of George Washington. Stafford was particularly affected by the Civil War, The Battle of Aquia Creek took place in the County in 1861. During the duration of the conflict, some 100,000 United States and Confederate troops occupied the County. The conclusion of the Civil War represented a time of reconstruction.

Stafford remained mostly a rural community until the construction of Interstate 95 in the late 1960s. Since that time, Stafford has experienced a population boom. With a 2018 population of 149,110, Stafford is now the 3rd fastest growing County in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with populations over 25,000. Stafford is located between the major commuting centers of Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Virginia. According to a 2018 study by Weldon Cooper, an estimated 38,000 County residents commute out of County for employment, compared to an estimated 22,000 who commute in. Approximately 10,000 people live and work within Stafford County.

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Stafford, Virginia
Year Founded
1664
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