Human Resources Manager- Fire & EMS

Hanover County Government; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanover County Government invites applications for a professional HR Manager within the Fire-EMS Department. This role oversees recruitment, onboarding, payroll and timekeeping, plus the Volunteer Membership Program, in collaboration with County HR and Fire-EMS leadership.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least two years of progressive HR experience including supervision, with a focus on compliance and employee relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (related field) with 2+ years in HR administration and supervisory experience.
• Ability to lead and supervise, strong communication, and deadline-driven organizational skills.
• Knowledge of payroll, timekeeping, policies, and labor law basics.

Responsibilities

• Provides HR support for the Fire-EMS Department in coordination with County HR.
• Oversees recruitment, onboarding, payroll/timekeeping, and employee relations.
• Supervises HR staff and manages the Volunteer Membership Program within Fire-EMS.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws and policies.
• Collaborates with leadership to address HR issues and investigations as needed.

Skills

HR administration

Supervision

Communication

Time management

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll system

Applicant tracking

Job description

Join our Fire-EMS team in a dynamic role where you’ll make a meaningful impact by supporting employees and volunteers throughout recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and ongoing personnel administration. You’ll serve as a key connection between Fire-EMS leadership, County Human Resources and volunteer organizations while helping ensure accurate records, compliance, and exceptional support for our workforce. Bring your organizational skills and commitment to public service to a position that directly strengthens the people and programs behind our community’s emergency response.

First review of applications will take place on September 11, 2026, to be considered in this first review applications must be received by September 10, 2026 by 11:59pm.

General Description: This is a professional position that performs complex tasks to manage the Human Resources functions of the Fire-EMS Department, including recruitment/selection, training, policy development, salary administration, payroll/timekeeping, employee relations, and management of the Volunteer Membership Program within the Fire-EMS Department.

Organization: The Human Resources Manager reports to the Assistant Chief of Administration and supervises the Human Resources Generalist position within the Fire-EMS Department.

Essential Functions

• Provides Human Resources support for the Fire-EMS Department in coordination with County Human Resources.
• Conducts employee training sessions on human resources programs, career development and incentives.
• Supervises Human Resources staff and completes related paperwork and performance evaluations.
• Responsible for managing and supervising the Volunteer Membership Program within the Fire-EMS Department.
• Responds to inquiries from employees and departments as needed.
• Develops procedures to ensure consistent implementation of Human Resources Programs.
• Works with vendors related to Human Resources management and testing.
• Advises employees and departments on questions and processes related to Human Resources Programs in the Fire-EMS Department.
• Analyzes and troubleshoots complex timekeeping issues.
• Reconciles and balances semi-monthly timecards in collaboration with HRIS, Benefits and Payroll team and works closely with County Human Resources to ensure pay and benefits are accurately reflected in timekeeping functions.
• Oversees the accurate completion of all payroll research and reporting for the Fire-EMS Department
• Oversees Fire-EMS recruitment initiatives to include job postings, candidate screening, interviews and hiring process while ensuring fair, consistent, and effective hiring practices in collaboration with County Human Resources.
• Collaborates with Fire-EMS Leadership and County Human Resources to address Human Resources related issues, manage Employee Relations activities, and support investigations and disciplinary procedures.
• Ensure adherence to local, state and federal labor and employment laws
• Interprets Human Resources policies to employees and the public.
• Completes specialized projects for the Fire-EMS Department.

Working Conditions

• Hazards
  • None known
• Environment
  • Office
  • Field – May work in community/neighborhood settings
• Physical Effort
  • Occasional lifting of objects weighing 20 pounds or less
  • Frequent walking outdoors during events
• FLSA
  • Exempt

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the principles and practices of Human Resource administration, required. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, vendors, and the public, required. Must be able to lead and supervise. Must know how to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines. Computer literacy, required.

Education, Experience and Training: Bachelor’s degree (related field preferred) required with at least two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in human Resource administration including supervisory experience required – OR – Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.

Special Conditions:

• Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
• Must obtain valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of employment to be eligible to operate a county vehicle
• Twelve-month probationary period
• Work schedule includes occasional nights and weekends