Manager, Employee Relations & Talent Development

Virginia’s Community Colleges System PortalHampton, VA
Onsite

About The Position

The mission of Virginia Peninsula Community College (VPCC) is to change lives and transform our community through diverse, inclusive, and equitable education and workforce training, excellent support and services, and innovative partnerships. The Office of Human Resources (HR) seeks to attract, develop, and retain a talented workforce dedicated to the success of our employees, students, and the community. HR is committed to fostering an environment of respect, collaboration, and continuous learning, ensuring that every employee is supported, empowered, and equipped to contribute to the college’s mission of academic excellence and community service. The Manager of Employee Relations & Talent Development serves as the college subject matter expert and strategic leader for employee relations, workplace investigations, grievance administration, policy interpretation, compliance, and manages organizational learning initiatives. This position provides leadership and consultation to employees and supervisors across the College and partners with others to aid in the success of the organization.

Requirements

  • Subject matter expert and strategic leader for employee relations, workplace investigations, grievance administration, policy interpretation, compliance, and manages organizational learning initiatives.
  • Provides leadership and consultation to employees and supervisors.
  • Manages the Talent Development Specialist position.
  • Develops and manages a comprehensive performance management system.
  • Directs the Talent Development Specialist and takes an active role in organizing efforts focused on evaluation processes for all employees.
  • Maintains records, analyzes trends, develops metrics, and recommends process improvements.
  • Participates with various committees including but not limited to Title IX representation and Threat Assessment.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary resource for employee relations consultation, investigations, coaching, performance management, discipline, labor relations support, and supervisor training.
  • Lead EEOC / OCR responses, partner with counsel and leadership, identify trends, and standardize investigation protocols.
  • Serve as grievance SME, advise on procedures and hearings, coordinate compliance, and maintain records.
  • Interpret policies and laws, develop guidance, monitor legislative changes, and recommend updates.
  • Manage the Talent Development Specialist position and aid in development and deliverance of training. Lead direct report in conducting needs assessments, coaching leaders, and lead organizational development initiatives.
  • Develops and manages a comprehensive performance management system that focuses on goal setting, performance review and a performance improvement process. Directs the Talent Development Specialist and takes an active role in organizing efforts focused on evaluation processes for all employees.
  • Maintain records, analyze trends, develop metrics, and recommend process improvements.
  • Support organizational initiatives by participating with various committees including but not limited to Title IX representation and Threat Assessment.
  • Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role.
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