Human Resources Manager

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION ON THE BEDFORD COUNTY WEBSITE: www.bedfordcountyva.gov/jobs TO BE CONSIDERED.

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for designing, planning, and implementing comprehensive human resource programs and policies. Provides oversight for recruitment, classification, compensation, employee relations, training, and organizational development. Partners with other departments to provide strategic initiatives that facilitate the successful implementation of County goals and objectives. Work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Human Resources with latitude for independent judgment and action.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyzes and interprets personnel policies, procedures and guidelines in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Reviews, edits and provides guidance and recommendations.
• Effectively resolves complex employee relations issues including advice on disciplinary actions. Investigates and documents claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other matters that may result in legal implications. Consults with legal counsel as appropriate.
• Provides recruitment services to departments, including recommendations for social media advertisements, attending career fairs and other events. Assists in the hiring and selection process with a focus on the needs of the organization.
• Provides compensation and classification services to customer departments, including writing and revising position descriptions, departmental job audits, and individual job reviews.
• Presents recommendations for compensation actions in a timely, effective manner. Completes wage and benefits surveys and recruitment and retention reports.
• Effectively plans and delivers special projects such as employee events and organizational training in collaboration with other Human Resources staff.
• Assists with the oversight and review of the performance management system. Trains and coaches staff as needed to provide feedback to employees in a fair and consistent manner.
• Provides benefit information to departments and works with the Benefits Manager as needed to assist with employee questions, claims and concerns.
• Works with the County wellness committee in the development and coordination of employee wellness programs.
• Performs administrative tasks; research, compiles various statistical and administrative data; analyzes data and identifies trends; prepares special studies and reports.
• Conducts exit interviews and provides feedback to departments. Recommends process improvements as needed based on the interview findings.
• Assists with new hire orientation in the absence of the Human Resources Coordinator.
• Works with departments to prepare Personnel Action Forms and submit to Finance for processing.
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner to meet current needs and reprioritizes work as necessary.

Qualifications

Education / Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in personnel management, organizational development, business, public administration, or related field. Administrative work experience in personnel and human resource functional areas such as recruitment, employee relations, training and organizational development, compensation, policy development and/or administrative investigations in a local government setting preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience using UKG as an HR/Payroll system. A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Comprehensive knowledge of the specialized principles and practices of public human resources administration including employee relations, administrative investigations, organizational development, classification and compensation, and training; Knowledge of state and federal laws related to human resources, with the ability to comprehend, interpret, apply and explain laws, regulations, policies and related information; Knowledge of HRIS systems; Strong problem solving and resolution skills; Strong analytical skills; Ability to use independent judgment and work with little direct supervision as situations warrant; Ability to think strategically and develop long term plans and programs and to evaluate work accomplishments; Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other County officials, employees, and the public; Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively; Ability to develop and implement effective plans, policies, and programs; Ability to communicate effectively and have strong written and presentation skills.

Certifications / Licenses:

PSHRA-CP, PSHRA-SCP, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

This is a sedentary work requiring lifting and/or exerting force up to 25 pounds occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Work requires standing, sitting, walking, reaching, fingering, grasping, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Environmental Factors:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is in an office environment and is not normally exposed to adverse environmental conditions. The noise level is usually low.

Special / Additional Requirements:

Subject to a complete criminal history background search and drug screening with acceptable results.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. This is not an employment contract and does not alter any employee at-will status.

Bedford County maintains a safe, drug-free workplace for its employees. Drug screening, driving record check, a criminal background check, and previous employer references are required for all positions as conditions of pre-employment.

Bedford County, VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,156.00 - $83,682.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• human resources: 3 years (Required)
• Conflict management: 3 years (Required)
• administrative investigation: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bedford, VA 24523 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bedford, VA 24523: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $63,156 - $83,682