HR Enterprise Strategic Initiative Program Manager

Fairfax County•Fairfax (Ej32), VA

About The Position

The Department of Human Resources is seeking an experienced strategic leader to manage high-visibility, countywide human capital initiatives. Reporting to Fairfax County’s Human Resources Director, this position assesses HR service delivery, implements enterprise-wide initiatives, guides organizational change, and works to modernize HR programs and improve employee experience throughout the workforce lifecycle. The Program Manager partners with the HR Director, the Office of the County Executive, HR leadership, department leaders, and other stakeholders to advance organizational performance, workforce capability, employee engagement and wellbeing, and HR modernization. The role provides strategic advice and technical leadership, facilitates coordination across departments, and fosters collective leadership in support of County priorities. It is an Emergency Service Personnel position; reporting to work during emergencies to maintain continuity of critical operations and services is an essential condition of employment. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in human resource management, public administration, or a related field, or equivalent education, experience, and training, along with six years of professional-level HR experience, including three years of specialized experience as a senior HR analyst. A criminal background check is required. The position is generally sedentary and office-based, though duties may occasionally occur outside a typical office setting. A panel interview may include an exercise.

Requirements

A combination of education, 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.
Six years of professional-level human resources experience, including three years of specialized experience as a senior HR analyst.
Advanced knowledge of human resources laws, principles, and practices, including HR data and HR information systems and technology.
Knowledge of organizational development practices and principles.
Ability to conduct high-level qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Ability to analyze complex, cross-functional human capital problems and recommend solutions.
Ability to plan and lead high-visibility, complex, multifaceted human capital projects.
Ability to prepare and present high-level presentations.
Ability to gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of officials, employees, and the public.
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct professional, technical, and support staff.
Ability to manage and guide organizational change and motivate others toward completing goals.
Ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment and a computer or laptop; read information and data from a computer screen; and communicate and exchange accurate information verbally and in writing.
Ability to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
Complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.
Report to work during emergencies as an essential condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading cross-functional teams through all phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation and planning through execution, delivery, evaluation, and closure, including coaching and mentoring project teams.
Technical proficiency in project management principles and tools.
Extensive experience using HR data, analytics, and technology tools to deliver strategic workforce insights and support data-informed decisions.
Five or more years of experience presenting complex information to executive-level stakeholders.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated experience leading strategic, cross-departmental HR initiatives.
Demonstrated experience conducting organizational assessments or analyses.
Demonstrated experience leading change-management processes and activities.
Bilingual ability in English and another language is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Advise senior-level Fairfax County Government staff on assigned priorities under the direction of the DHR Director.
Guide and inform key initiatives identified as having significant impact on County priorities.
Serve as a technical advisor and knowledge leader to shape critical policies and programs within and across departments and with outside groups.
Facilitate communication, coordination, and collaboration among DHR, Deputy County Executives, Department Directors, and internal and external stakeholders.
Foster strategic, collective leadership in support of assigned priorities and County goals.
Conduct strategic assessments of HR service delivery and implement countywide human capital initiatives.
Guide organizational change and advance HR modernization, organizational effectiveness, and employee experience.
Plan and lead complex, high-visibility human capital projects and prepare and present high-level presentations.
Plan, organize, and direct the work of professional, technical, and support staff.
Report to work during emergencies to ensure continuity of critical operations and services.