Human Resources Manager - Professional Development/Employee Relations

Stafford County•Stafford County, VA

15h

About The Position

Join Stafford County’s Human Resources team in a key leadership role responsible for advancing professional and leadership development and providing oversight and support for the department’s employee relations programs. As a member of the HR Leadership Team, this position will help shape and execute HR strategy, strengthen team effectiveness, and support workforce development across the County. The ideal candidate will bring experience designing and delivering learning and development programs that respond to a wide range of organizational needs. They will be a collaborative, trusted adviser with strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and the ability to build productive relationships with leaders, managers, and employees throughout the organization. This position reports to the Director of Human Resources and supervises two members of the HR team.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, and best practices in employee relations, professional and organizational development, adult learning, training, and applied research
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public-sector human resources administration, including applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines
General knowledge of local government organization and administration
Ability to communicate ideas, guidance, and recommendations clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to analyze complex issues, exercise sound judgment, and develop practical solutions in collaboration with key stakeholders
Ability to conduct needs assessments, evaluations, and studies and to prepare well-supported reports and recommendations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, leaders, supervisors, employees, vendors, and members of the public
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in human resources administration, business management, organizational development, or a related field
Five to seven years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including at least two years in a management or leadership role

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in professional or organizational development and employee relations is strongly preferred
A recognized human resources certification—such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or an IPMA-HR credential—is preferred

Responsibilities

Provides leadership for Countywide human resources programs, including employee relations, performance management, and professional and organizational development
Oversees the administration and continuous improvement of the County’s talent management system, including its performance management and Learning Management System (LMS) functions
Collaborates with the HR Leadership Team to establish guiding principles, strategies, and plans for organizational development
Conducts comprehensive needs assessments and establishes education, training, and development priorities based on organizational needs, anticipated impact, and available resources
Designs, delivers, and evaluates professional development opportunities across the County by researching best practices, analyzing data, making recommendations, facilitating learning, coaching stakeholders, and leading related programs, projects, and systems
Develops an integrated learning and development framework that aligns education, training, and development needs with County goals and objectives
Supports the implementation and consistent application of Countywide human resources policies and procedures
Maintains current knowledge of employment laws and regulations and supports organizational compliance, including requirements related to the FLSA, ADA, COBRA, EEO, Civil Rights Act, and FMLA
Leads the annual performance management cycle, assists employees and managers with the process and system, and monitors progress toward timely completion
Partners with the HR Leadership Team and Executive Leadership Team to design and implement succession management processes, supporting resources, and system configurations
Oversees the progressive disciplinary process and provides coaching and guidance to managers and employees to support effective solutions and consistent application of policy
Ensures that documentation and files related to employee relations matters and investigations are complete, appropriately maintained, confidential, and accessible to authorized individuals
Analyzes, documents, and standardizes procedures to improve operational efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness
Provides cross-functional support for other County human resources programs, including recruitment and payroll, classification and compensation, benefits administration, and policy management and compliance, as needed
Conducts research and leads special projects as needed
Performs related duties as assigned