Human Resources Manager - Fire Department

City of Lynchburg•Lynchburg, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Lynchburg is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to provide strategic and operational HR leadership for the Lynchburg Fire Department. This position serves as a key liaison between the Fire Department and the City’s Department of Human Resources, ensuring compliance with City policies, labor regulations, and best practices while supporting the Fire Department’s unique operational needs. This position is considered essential personnel, which means that it is required to work when the City is closed due to public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions or inclement weather. Hiring range depends on qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business/Public Administration, or a related field
Five (5) years of professional human resources generalist experience
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
Knowledge of Federal/state benefits, healthcare and employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, FLSA, and federal hiring practices and regulations
Knowledge of functions and policies of assigned department
Knowledge of Human Resources best practices
Skills in Interpersonal communication
Skills in Oral/written communication
Skills in Presentations
Skills in Customer service
Skills in Negotiation and conflict resolution
Skills in Leadership and team development/building
Skills in Researching, budgeting, and record keeping
Abilities to Troubleshoot, research, and accurately interpret benefits and human resources laws and regulations
Abilities to Plan and lead projects from beginning to end, develop timelines and documentation of processes, including all appropriate departments/personnel within and outside of the City
Abilities to Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with City employees, managers, officials, and outside vendors
Abilities to Multi-task and manage competing priorities
Abilities to Work independently with minimal supervision, as well as within a team environment
Abilities to Manage confidential/sensitive data with a high degree of confidentiality
Abilities to Problem solve
Abilities to Manage time effectively
Abilities to Prioritize
Abilities to Demonstrate moral and ethical integrity
Abilities to Think critically and make sound judgements
Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality
Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, IPMA-HR, HRCI -PHR, HRCI-SPHR or similar HR certification or the ability to obtain one of these certifications within one (1) year of employment
Experience working in a centralized HR structure
Experience supporting fire, police, or other public safety agencies
May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Recruitment Committee/Team
Act as a liaison with the centralized Department of Human Resources on human resources matters for the Fire Department
Coordinate with the centralized Department of Human Resources on hiring, employee relations, classification, compensation and benefits
Support the Fire Department in talent acquisition strategies, including managing the hiring and onboarding process in partnership with centralized Human Resources
Advise on and assist with employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and grievance resolution, ensuring alignment with City policy
Oversee performance management processes and ensure timely completion of evaluations
Collaborate with Human Resources on overseeing FMLA & Workers' Compensation processes
Monitor compliance with City, state, and federal HR policies and regulations specific to public safety operations in the Fire Department
Oversee all promotional processes and serve as a liaison with external vendors and centralized Human Resources
When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.