Human Resources Manager

The Fairfax County Health Department is a progressive public health leader serving 1.2 million residents from diverse ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds. We invite you to apply to join our thriving workforce, together making a difference in the health of our community!

This position oversees the full array of strategic and operational human resources activities for the Fairfax County Health Department. Manages the daily operations of the Human Resources Unit and is responsible for oversight of all human resources activities, including recruitment, payroll, policies and procedures, employee relations, special project coordination, performance management, workforce planning, classification and compensation, and countywide liaison functions. Provides leadership, management, and direct supervision of human resources professionals and assistants in the HR Unit. Serves as an integral member of the department's Executive Management Team, providing strategic leadership, direction, and expert guidance to senior department managers on all aspects of human resources functions and initiatives.

Plans, leads, and manages major strategic initiatives related to human resources that advance the department's strategic plan and organizational goals. Collaborates across department, county, and community partners to develop and implement creative and effective recruitment and retention strategies to attract and retain employees for key positions. Sponsors quality improvement activities including the analysis of human resources business and operational processes and the formulation and implementation of improvement strategies to strategically address challenges in human capital management. Directs the tracking, analysis and dissemination of HR data, reports, and metrics dashboards to drive organizational excellence, and support data-driven decision making.

Collaborates with senior leaders and managers to resolve complex human resources issues proactively and creatively. Serves as the Health Department's expert on employee relations matters, counseling management and employees to promote effective and productive workplace relationships. Provides guidance and recommendations on all phases of the performance management, coaching, disciplinary, grievance, civil service, and collective bargaining processes. Drives the development of departmental human resources policies, procedures, and guidelines using benchmarking and best practices for human resources management.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an-all inclusive list.)
Expert knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques relating to human resources;
Expert knowledge of the legislative and executive decision making processes;
Ability to identify and determine appropriate methods for gathering data;
Ability to make oral presentations to department management, other departments, or the public;
Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software;
Ability to supervise professional and paraprofessional employees including coaching, counseling, training, and evaluation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
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, five years of professional-level human resources experience including two years in a supervisory capacity.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
CPR (Required within 60 days)
AED (Required within 60 days)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a child protective services registry check to the satisfaction of the employer.

This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Human Resources or a related field
• Professional HR certification
• Extensive knowledge and experience across multiple HR functions
• Experience managing a team of HR professional and administrative staff
• Experience working in the public sector
• Experience in a collective bargaining environment
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in employee relations and resolutions