Human Resources Manager

City-of-Hampton,-Va; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hampton is seeking a strategic and collaborative Human Resources Manager to join our HR leadership team. You will advise City leaders, lead employee relations, ensure employment law compliance, and advance programs that support a high-performing workforce.

As a partner to leaders, you'll solve complex workplace challenges and shape workforce strategies across departments. You will supervise HR staff, guide policy updates, and contribute to budget planning in a waterfront community

Qualifications

• Strategic HR partner advising leaders on employee relations and workforce planning.
• Experience with labor relations activities, including contract administration and bargaining support.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Effective communicator able to advise leaders on complex personnel matters.
• Proven ability to develop staff and promote accountability and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Advise City leaders on employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Assist with labor relations activities, including contract administration and bargaining support.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment law compliance.
• Lead employee relations efforts, investigations, grievance administration, and performance coaching.
• Monitor legal changes and update HR policies accordingly.
• Supervise and develop HR staff while building a high-performing team.
• Support HR strategic initiatives, departmental priorities, and budgeting.
• Design and deliver trainings on leadership, employee relations, compliance, and HR topics.

Skills

Strategic HR Partner

Employee Relations

Labor Relations

Employment Law

Leadership Coaching

Communication

Job description

Help Shape the Future of Hampton's Workforce

The City of Hampton is seeking a strategic and collaborative Human Resources Manager to join our HR leadership team. In this key role, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to City leaders, providing strategic HR guidance, leading employee relations initiatives, ensuring employment law compliance, and advancing programs that support a high-performing workforce. If you're passionate about partnering with leaders, solving complex workplace challenges, and making a meaningful impact.

What You'll Do

As the Human Resources Manager, you will:

• Serve as a strategic HR partner, advising City leaders on employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Assist with labor relations activities, including contract administration and collective bargaining support.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment law compliance (EEO, ADAAA, FLSA, USERRA, and other applicable regulations).
• Lead employee relations efforts, including workplace investigations, grievance administration, and performance coaching.
• Monitor legal and regulatory changes and recommend updates to HR policies and practices.
• Supervise, coach, and develop Human Resources staff while fostering a high-performing team.
• Support HR strategic initiatives, departmental priorities, and budget planning.
• Develop and implement HR policies, programs, and best practices to enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Design and deliver training on leadership, employee relations, compliance, and other HR topics.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• A strategic thinker who can build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.
• An experienced employee relations professional with strong investigative and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledgeable in employment law and HR best practices.
• An effective communicator who can confidently advise leaders on complex personnel matters.
• A collaborative leader who develops employees and promotes a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Skilled at balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day operational responsibilities.

Why Join the City of Hampton?

The City of Hampton offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant waterfront community committed to innovation, collaboration, and exceptional public service. As a Human Resources Manager, you'll help shape workforce strategies, support City leaders, and foster a high-performing organization while serving a community dedicated to growth and excellence. If you're ready to make a difference.

This position will be posted until filled.