Police Human Resources Manager

IMDiversity; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alexandria Police Department is seeking a Human Resources Manager I to lead key HR functions for a 400+ member police agency in Alexandria, VA. You will advise command staff, manage employee relations, leave compliance, workers’ comp, payroll, recruitment, and promotions, ensuring effective operations and compliance.

This hands-on role requires independent judgment, strong partnerships with City HR, Risk Management, and legal, and the ability to support a 24-hour public-safety workforce with

Qualifications

• Experience administering FMLA and Workers’ Compensation with case management and guidance for staff.
• Strong background in employee relations, performance concerns, policy application and accommodations.
• Experience with payroll and timekeeping for a 24-hour workforce including overtime and leave.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and manage multiple priorities.
• Supervisory, communication, and interpersonal skills supporting staff and leadership.
• Direct HR experience supporting a police or law-enforcement organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily HR operations and supervise HR staff.
• Administer FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, accommodations, and return-to-work processes.
• Advise leadership on employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation.
• Direct payroll, leave, timekeeping and attendance for a 24-hour workforce.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, and promotional processes with compliant practices.
• Interpret employment laws and collective bargaining provisions applicable to HR functions.
• Maintain HR policies, reports, and documentation; support audits and inquiries.
• Coordinate with City HR, Risk Management, Finance, and legal for complex matters.
• Provide HR training and guidance; represent the Department in meetings and proceedings.

Skills

FMLA & WC

Employee relations

Payroll & timekeeping

Judgment & prioritization

Supervisory skills

Police HR experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/public/business administration

Job description

Police Human Resources Manager

Salary
$99,692.06 - $130,968.76 Annually

Location
Alexandria, VA

Job Type
Full-Time

Job Number
2027-00512

Department
Alexandria Police Department

Division
ADMIN SERVICES BUREAU

Bargaining Unit
N/A

“Preserving the Past, while Innovating our Future!”

An Overview

Are you an experienced human resources professional who thrives in a complex, fast-paced environment where sound judgment, discretion, and strong partnerships matter? The Alexandria Police Department is seeking a Human Resources Manager I to help lead critical HR functions that support both our employees and the Department’s public safety mission. This position offers the opportunity to advise leaders, manage complex employee and compliance matters, support a skilled HR team, and help strengthen the processes that keep a diverse law-enforcement organization of over 400 employees operating effectively.

This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on employee support, organizational effectiveness, and the Department’s ability to serve the community. We invite you to bring your experience, judgment, and leadership to a role where human resources is an essential part of the mission.

Position Overview

The Human Resources Manager I manages key human resources functions for the Alexandria Police Department and serves as a professional advisor to command staff, managers, supervisors, and employees. The position oversees employee relations issues, leave compliance and workers’ comp programs, payroll and attendance administration, and the effective delivery of recruitment, selection, and promotional services.

This is a hands-on HR management role requiring direct involvement in complex employee matters, including FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, employee relations issues, payroll and leave administration, and other issues requiring independent judgment and detailed knowledge of applicable laws, policies, and departmental practices. The incumbent supervises Human Resources staff, addresses complex or escalated personnel matters, and helps ensure departmental HR practices comply with applicable employment laws, City regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and departmental directives. The position also coordinates with City Human Resources, Risk Management, Finance, the City Attorney’s Office, and other partners on sensitive and complex matters requiring substantial independent judgment and discretion.

What You Should Bring

The ideal candidate will be an experienced, hands-on human resources professional who can independently manage complex HR matters and provide knowledgeable guidance in a fast-paced law-enforcement environment. This position requires someone who can move comfortably between advising leadership, managing sensitive employee matters, supervising staff, and working directly with the day-to-day HR processes that support a 24-hour public-safety workforce.

• Strong practical experience administering FMLA and Workers’ Compensation, including case management, documentation, employee and supervisor guidance, return-to-work coordination, and compliance.


• Significant employee relations experience, including advising managers and supervisors on performance concerns, policy application, workplace accommodations, and other sensitive personnel matters.


• Experience working closely with payroll and timekeeping functions and resolving complex pay and leave matters associated with a 24-hour workforce, including overtime, shift differentials, varying schedules, and special pay provisions.


• The ability to exercise independent judgment, manage multiple priorities, and provide sound HR recommendations in complex or non-routine situations.


• Strong supervisory, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support staff while maintaining effective relationships with employees, supervisors, command staff, and organizational partners.


• Direct human resources experience supporting a police or law-enforcement organization is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily HR operations and supervise, develop, and support HR staff.


• Administer FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, accommodation, and return-to-work processes including case review, documentation, tracking, compliance, employee and supervisor guidance, and return-to-work coordination.


• Advises leadership and employees on employee relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, workplace accommodations, leave administration, and interpretation of City and departmental policies.


• Directs and monitors payroll, leave, timekeeping, and attendance functions for a 24-hour workforce; works closely with payroll staff to resolve complex issues involving overtime, shift differentials, special pay provisions, leave usage, and employee pay.


• Provides management oversight and support for recruitment, selection, hiring, and promotional functions; establishes priorities, supports consistent and compliant processes, and addresses complex or escalated matters.


• Interprets and administers applicable employment laws, regulations, collective bargaining agreement provisions, and departmental requirements as they relate to pay, leave, timekeeping, personnel processes, and assigned HR functions.


• Reviews, develops, and maintains human resources policies, departmental directives, standard operating procedures, reports, correspondence, and other documentation.


• Conducts research and analyzes workforce, compensation, turnover, staffing, scheduling, and operational data; prepares findings and recommendations to support departmental decision-making.


• Coordinates with City Human Resources, Risk Management, Finance, the City Attorney’s Office, and other partners regarding grievances, employment claims, audits, reporting requirements, and other complex personnel matters.


• Maintains and audits confidential personnel and related records; provides HR-related training and guidance; and represents the Department in meetings, workgroups, audits, grievance-related proceedings, and other HR matters.

Minimum & Additional Requirements

Four-Year College Degree with completion of college-level courses in human resources, public or business administration; three-five years of progressively-responsible experience in Human Resources; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Seven or more years of progressively responsible professional human resources experience, including three or more years supervising HR staff or managing a major human resources function or program.


• Five or more years of professional human resources experience directly supporting a police or law-enforcement organization.


• Demonstrated experience independently advising management on complex employee relations and disciplinary matters.


• Substantial hands-on experience administering FMLA and Workers’ Compensation programs.


• Experience overseeing or working closely with payroll, timekeeping, leave, and attendance functions for a complex 24-hour workforce.


• Experience interpreting and administering collective bargaining agreement provisions affecting pay, leave, scheduling, overtime, discipline, or related personnel processes.

Notes

• Polygraph


• Drug Screen


• CJIS security training


• Criminal Background Checks (local and federal)

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, military status, or disability.