Employee Development Administrator

York County•Yorktown, VA

About The Position

Provides professional-level expertise and performs complex Human Resources duties related to employee relations, County-wide training and development, and other HR projects and employee development initiatives. Assists the Director with employee relations matters, including counseling and advisory needs, disciplinary actions, grievances, administrative investigations, and EEOC charges. Addresses employee concerns, ensures adherence to policy, helps resolve disputes, conducts internal investigations as needed, and advises department management on personnel issues. Supports the Director in advising County Administration, department heads, supervisors, employees, and staff on policies and procedures, with an emphasis on workplace inclusivity and civility. Reviews and updates County policies for legal compliance and best practices, researches applicable laws, interprets or develops personnel policies and procedures, and assists with compliance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements. Supports administration of the ADA and may serve on the County’s ADA Committee as the Director’s designee. Coordinates and administers employee and supervisor training and development programs. Develops and conducts training, maintains training records and materials, coordinates with the Deputy Director on the training budget, directs training operations, assists with course preparation and delivery, and prepares training reports. Serves as the primary administrator for the County’s Learning Management System. May lead staff in assigned employee development functions. Represents the County on related boards and committees, prepares reports, correspondence, and presentations, and assists with administrative duties. Develops organizational goals and objectives, researches HR trends and methodologies, recommends changes or programs to management, and remains current on developments in Human Resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 5 years of directly related experience.
At least 2 years of leadership experience.
Valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license.
Successful completion of pre-employment criminal history, background, and DMV record checks.
Thorough knowledge and skill in applying employee relations principles, practices, and legal and regulatory requirements.
Strong analytical skills in advising managers on appropriate disciplinary or corrective techniques for conduct and performance problems.
Thorough knowledge of training principles, practices, training evaluation methods, and train-the-trainer techniques.
Thorough knowledge of organizational design, career development, and employment principles and practices, including selection and retention.
Thorough knowledge of HR methods, concepts, practices, laws, regulations, policies, and precedents.
Thorough knowledge of employee benefit programs and related regulatory and compliance issues.
Considerable knowledge of classification and compensation principles and practices, including job analyses, benchmarking, job evaluations, and job descriptions.
Ability to operate office machinery and equipment, including computers and printers, and a motor vehicle to travel to job sites or other locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in local government or a public-sector setting is preferred.
WorldatWork, HRCI, PSHRA, SHRM, or equivalent certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director with employee relations matters, including counseling and advisory needs, disciplinary actions, grievances and grievance procedures, administrative investigations, and EEOC charges.
Address employee concerns and questions, ensure adherence to policy, and work to resolve disputes.
Conduct internal investigations as needed and provide guidance to department management on personnel issues.
Advise County Administration, department heads, supervisors, employees, and staff on policies and procedures, emphasizing inclusivity and civility in the workplace.
Review and update County policies for legal compliance and best practices; research applicable laws and interpret or develop personnel policies and procedures.
Assist the Director in ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, DOT requirements, EEOC guidelines, COBRA, and HIPAA.
Assist with management and administration of the ADA and potentially serve on the County ADA Committee as the Director’s designee.
Coordinate and administer County training and development programs for employees and supervisors.
Develop and conduct training on a variety of topics for employees at all levels.
Maintain training data, presentations, scheduling information, and session and venue information.
Coordinate with the Deputy Director to develop and manage the training budget.
Direct training operations, including facilities, schedules, contract administration, equipment, and training aids.
Assist other staff with course preparation and delivery as needed; prepare training reports and data as requested or necessary.
Serve as primary administrator for the County’s Learning Management System.
May lead staff in assigned employee development functional areas.
Represent the County on related boards and committees and participate in applicable meetings or conferences.
Prepare reports, correspondence, and presentations, and assist staff with administrative duties as needed.
Develop organizational goals and objectives, research HR trends and methodologies, and recommend changes or new programs to management.
Remain abreast of current trends in Human Resources.