Assistant Director of Business Services

Prince William County; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VRS retirement plan

401a/457 plans

Paid leave (annual/sick/personal)

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

EAP

Career development

Job summary

Prince William County is hiring an Assistant Director of Business Services to lead HR operations, training, investigations, and recruitment strategies within Facilities & Fleet Management. You will advance automation, strengthen internal controls, and support emergency management readiness while guiding key programs and budget planning.

The role emphasizes collaboration, integrity, and a people-oriented leadership style in a dynamic local government environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of municipal HR or related experience.
• Experience with FMLA, investigations, and recruitment strategies.
• Proven ability to modernize processes and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead core HR operations including FMLA, investigations, and training.
• Oversee payroll-related admin, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Drive strategic initiatives such as APWA accreditation and KPI development.

Skills

HR leadership

Policy management

Budget development

Internal controls

Staff development

Communications

Education

Master's degree in HR/PA/BA

SHRM/HRCI certification

Job description

Introduction
Join Facilities & Fleet Management (FFM) as the Assistant Director of Business Services - a pivotal leadership position that supports the essential operations underpinning our local government. In this role, you will manage FFM's core HR functions, including FMLA and extended leave management, personnel investigations, recruitment strategies, employee training, and performance evaluations. Your contributions will drive automation, enhance departmental workflows, and reinforce financial and operational excellence throughout all divisions. You will be deeply involved in the delivery of major initiatives such as the Strategic Plan, American Public Works Association Accreditation (APWA), Key Performance Indicator (KPI) development, and the modernization of key service areas like the Print Shop, Records Center, and Mail Room.
We are seeking an innovative, people-oriented leader with proven experience in HR and municipal government to help shape the future of FFM. If you are driven by excellence and committed to supporting the fundamental systems that sustain our community, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

About This Role

As the Assistant Director of Business Services for FFM, you will provide steady, thoughtful leadership across core HR, administrative, financial, and operational functions. You’ll oversee essential HR operations, including FMLA and extended leave management, progressive discipline management, personnel investigations, recruitment strategies, HR training, employee evaluations, and improvements to department-wide HR practices. Your expertise will help drive a people-focused and collaborative environment that reflects FFM's values.
This role is instrumental in modernizing administrative processes by standardizing technology platforms, enhancing workflows, improving communication systems, and supporting emergency management readiness. You’ll also oversee major service areas such as the Print Shop, Records Center, Mail Room, and Business Services' accounts payable functions.
Financial duties include leading budget forecasting, monitoring divisional spending, strengthening internal controls, and collaborating with Finance & Budget. The position actively supports employee development, apprenticeship programs, educational partnerships, and manager training. You will contribute to strategic departmental efforts, including the Strategic Plan, APWA, SOP review, and KPI development.
The ideal candidate will possess substantial municipal HR expertise, strong financial and operational acumen, clear communication skills, integrity, and a collaborative leadership style.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. and 8 years of experience in one or more of the following:

• Supervising/managing high-level human resource functions
• Policy management and administration
• Budget development in a municipal organization
• Financial oversight and internal controls in a municipal organization

Preferences

• More than 8 years of experience in the following areas:
• Overseeing high-level human resources functions
• Managing policy & administration
• Overseeing budget development in a municipal organization
• Financial oversight, including internal controls in a municipal organization
• Experience serving as an agency's APWA Accreditation Manager.
• Master's degree or higher in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• An HR professional designation from SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) or HRCI (Human Resources Certification Institute)

Special Requirements

• Police background checks, which may include but are not limited to criminal history, credit history, education verification, license verification, and/or fingerprinting, are required
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record
• This role is considered an essential position and is expected to work during emergency events of all types, especially during winter inclement days.

Work Schedule

The base schedule is 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm; Exempt employees may be required at times to work hours outside of their typical schedule. This position is considered essential personnel and may be required to report to work during emergency events. This position is eligible to telework up to two days per week after a one-year probationary period. Telework schedule may change based on need of the department.

Hiring Salary Range

: $104,500.50 to $156,223.77 Annually

We Also Offer Great Benefits Including

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings plans
• Paid Annual Leave / Sick Leave / Personal Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Group Medical, Dental, & Vision Health Plans
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information.

NOTE:

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here for the class description.
Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.
Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

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