Human Resources Operations Specialist

Prince William County Government; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an HR Operations Specialist, where you will play a vital role in enhancing employee experience and workplace culture. This position offers a unique blend of administrative coordination and strategic support, ensuring a seamless onboarding process and fostering a positive work environment. With a focus on employee engagement and development, you will help implement initiatives that make a real difference in the lives of employees. If you are passionate about HR and want to contribute to a dynamic team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Telework Options

11 Paid Holidays

Free Recreation Center Membership

Virginia State Retirement

401a and 457 Retirement Plans

Paid Annual Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Personal Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience managing HR functions and operations.
• Hands-on experience with onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to HR team and employees.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities.
• Manage team meeting logistics and maintain communication site.

Skills

Human Resources Management

Administrative Support

Communication Skills

Event Planning

SharePoint Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe

Power Automate

NeoGov Onboard

Job description

Join Our Team as a Human Resources (HR) Operations Specialist!

Take your career to the next level as an HR Operations Specialist for one of Metro D.C.’s largest, most dynamic park systems!

The Prince William County Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) is seeking an administrative professionalto serve as our HR Operations Specialist. This role is perfect for someone who ispassionate about people and parks,thrives in a fast-paced environment, dynamic environment, and has a knack for creating a positive and engaging workplace.

As an integral member of the DPR HR team within the Administration Division, you will work alongside a dedicated group of HR professionals, including an HR Manager, (3) HR Analysts, and a part-time HR Technician.

If you want to help transform communities and impact the lives of thousands of young people while supporting the largest employer of youth in Prince William County, we want to hear from you... If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on workplace culture and employee success, apply today!

About This Role:

In this role, you will provide essential administrative support to the DPR HR team, managers and employees, ensuring a seamless and engaging employee experience. We’re looking for a highly organized and proactive professional to support the Employee Experience Analyst in driving a positive, engaging workplace culture. This role blends administrative coordination with strategic support to ensure the smooth delivery of key employee experience initiatives.

A strong candidate should have hands-on experience with:

• Supporting a 12-month onboarding program to ensure a seamless new hire experience
• Assisting with and facilitating training and professional development programs
• Supporting culture-building efforts and employee engagement initiatives
• Managing a complex filing system
• Coordinate and manage team meeting logistics, including scheduling, preparing agendas, and capturing accurate meeting notes and action items.
• Maintain and update the team’s SharePoint communication site, ensuring content is current and relevant; manage user access and permissions to support secure and efficient collaboration.
• Managing a complex background check process, ensuring compliance and timely completion
• Maintaining and updating the department’s SharePoint communication site to ensure employees have access to timely and relevant information
• Drafting and delivering clear, engaging communications tailored to diverse employee audiences
• Assisting with the planning and execution of events and team-building activities that strengthen workplace culture
• Coordinating employee engagement surveys and feedback tools to help assess and enhance overall employee satisfaction
• Coordinating offboarding activities to ensure a smooth, professional transition experience for departing employees
• Excellent communicator with an ability to adapt tone and approach for a variety of individuals with varying personal and professional circumstances
• Foster and maintain effective relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.

Minimum Requirements:High school diploma or G.E.D. and 2 years of demonstrated experience effectively managing multiple human resources functions, operations, strategic initiatives, and programs simultaneously.

Preferences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field
• Advanced skills in SharePoint Content Management, Microsoft Office Suite – (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, Power Automate)
• Experience with NeoGov Onboard or equivalent
• Supporting a multi-month onboarding program to ensure a seamless new hire experience
• Managing a complex background check process, ensuring compliance and timely completion
• Coordinating offboarding activities
• Facilitate/manage small and large group presentations and meetings
• Event organization & planning

Special Requirements:DMV record checks and criminal background checks on all hires 18 years of age and older.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm for 37.5hrs/wk. Must be able to work some nights, weekends and holidays when required to meet operational needs. This is a telework eligible position that may revert to in office as business needs warrant.

Starting Salary Range: $30.28 - $35.63/hr. We also offer excellent benefits and perks to include:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Telework Options
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Free Membership to the Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center and Chinn Aquatic & Fitness Center
• Virginia State Retirement
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• 4 Paid Personal Holidays
• Optional Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program / Work-Life Services
• Paid Parental & Medical Leave
• Career Development Opportunities

• Prince William County Government full-time positions qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click herePSLFfor additional information.

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 review the class description in its entirety, click here.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change. 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.