HR Specialist – Policy and Compliance

cityoffredericksburg; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Professional development

Job summary

The City of Fredericksburg in Virginia is hiring an HR Specialist – Policy and Compliance to translate complex employment requirements into practical HR solutions. You will shape citywide HR policies, monitor evolving laws, and collaborate with leadership and the City Attorney’s Office to ensure compliant practices.

Based in Fredericksburg, this full-time role offers benefits, professional development, and opportunities to support managers with training, job descriptions, compensation practices,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Public Administration, Legal Studies, or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible professional human resources experience in employment-law compliance, policy development or administration, wage-and-hour compliance.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review, and modernization of HR policies and practices; monitor changes in employment law and regulatory requirements; partner with the City Attorney’s Office to support compliance.
• Collaborate with departments to promote consistent application of HR policies and identify operational considerations with new requirements.
• Develop and deliver training and resources for managers on HR policies, compliance requirements, job descriptions, compensation and HR practices.
• Conduct reviews and audits of HR practices; maintain records; identify opportunities for improvement to strengthen compliance and organizational effectiveness.

Skills

Policy development

Compliance

Training delivery

Advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Master’s degree

SHRM-CP/SCP

PHR/SPHR

Job description

HR Specialist –Policy and Compliance

CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA

Hiring Range: $71,616 - $85,000 DOQ

Full-Time | Benefits | Professional Development

Strong foundation. Meaningful impact. Opportunity to shape what comes next.

What You’ll Do

This is a high-impact HR role for a professional who enjoys translating complex employment requirements into practical, effective workplace solutions. As the HR Specialist – Policy and Compliance, you will help shape Citywide HR policies and practices, monitor evolving employment laws and regulations, partner with leadership and the City Attorney’s Office, and provide guidance that supports consistent, compliant, and effective HR practices across the organization.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Policy and Compliance Lead the development, review, and modernization of HR policies and practices. Monitor changes in employment law and regulatory requirements, evaluate organizational impact, and partner with the City Attorney’s Office and other stakeholders to support compliance.
• Implementation and Organizational Coordination Work collaboratively with departments to promote consistent application of HR policies and identify operational considerations associated with new requirements.
• Training and Advisory Support Develop and deliver training and resources for managers. Provide knowledgeable guidance on HR policies, compliance requirements, job descriptions, compensation and HR practices.
• Administration Conduct reviews and audits of HR practices, maintain appropriate records, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend solutions that strengthen compliance, consistency, and organizational effectiveness.

Why Join the Fredericksburg Team?

• A Career with Purpose This is more than an HR operations role. It is an opportunity to help shape the policies and practices that support employees across a full-service local government. Your work will help the City respond thoughtfully to changing employment requirements, strengthen organizational consistency, support managers, and build effective HR practices for the future.
• Comprehensive Benefits The City offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support your health, financial security, and professional growth, including medical, dental and vision coverage; paid leave; professional development and training opportunities; and participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field;
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible professional human resources experience in employment-law compliance, policy development or administration, wage-and-hour compliance;
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in local government, public-sector HR, or another highly regulated environment.
• SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, IPMA-CP/SCP, or comparable professional certification.
• Master’s degree in a related field.

BRING YOUR LEADERSHIP TO FREDERICKSBURG

This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to build a stable, rewarding career while serving the residents and businesses of Fredericksburg. Join a knowledgeable, dedicated team that values accuracy, fairness, collaboration, public service, and committed to the City’s Core Values.

The position will remain open until filled.

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The City of Fredericksburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.