Salary: $75,464.00 – $88,670.00 Annually
Location : Chesterfield, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24-00252
Department: Social Services
Opening Date: 09/18/2023
Closing Date: 10/1/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, public administration, business administration or a related field (master’s degree in a related field preferred); five years of increasingly responsible professional human resources experience to include one year of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Possession of PHR/SPHR certification, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification, or other relevant certification preferred. Strong employee relations skills are required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources to include recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, employee relations, employee development, laws and regulations pertaining to hiring and employment, and safety/risk management. Ability to plan, manage, and evaluate departmental human resources programs; to analyze and resolve difficult human resources problems; to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and confidential personnel issues and employee situations; to provide professional guidance and direction pertaining to applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Excellent critical thinking, problem solving and time management skills; good judgment and ability to make sound decisions; to work independently and meet deadlines; to fairly and consistently apply human resource practices; to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups; to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers; to operate a personal computer and related software to include Microsoft Office suite and other standard office equipment. Experience in managing and communicating change. Ability to supervise, train and evaluate the work of staff. Experience with high-volume recruitment and managing an HR department strongly preferred.
Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out of state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at the time of the interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, Child Protective Registry search and education/degree verification required.
Duties
The Human Resources Manager plans, administers, directs and coordinates the Human Resources function for 260+ employee in the Department of Social Services. The essential functions include the following:
- Supervises the departmental Human Resources team while providing support, guidance, and training. Observe all Human Resource (HR) activities, such as communications, special requests, reports, correspondence, documents, and oral presentations as required.
- With the guidance of county Human Resources, advises and assists department managers and supervisor in interpretation and application of, and evaluates department compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations and County HR polices and procedures. Partners with department leadership to understand and execute strategies for recruitments, retention, succession planning, employee orientation, employee development, and employee recognition.
- Supervises the maintenance of employee records and processing of departmental personnel transactions.
- Oversees implementation of programs and processes related to employee benefits and leave; and administers department level compliance in these areas (e.g., PTO, FMLA, leave donation, and other programs).
- Ensures department stays current on state and county practices and policies related to human resources and payroll timecards.
- Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of assigned budget; plans, organizes, and coordinates department HR programs, special events, and projects such as new employee orientation, employee recognition and service awards.
- Provides leadership in ensuring the department is compliant in all risk management and internal audit requirements through establishing internal controls for all aspects of workforce management.
- Champions the departmental efforts in achieving cultural competence.
- Maintains relationships with County HR and Virginia Department of Social Services through state and local workgroup participation and maintaining current on all policy and procedures.
- Perform other work as required.
An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Hiring a Diverse and Bilingual Workforce.
Shift
Monday – Friday; 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; shelter team duties during times of natural disaster, as needed.
Work Location
Social Services
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