Senior HR Development & Employee Relations Leader

Stafford County; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafford County's HR Leadership Team seeks a senior leader to advance professional and leadership development, oversee employee relations programs, and shape HR strategy across the County. The ideal candidate will design and deliver learning programs, supervise two HR staff, and partner with county leaders to align education with organizational goals.

The role reports to the Director of Human Resources and oversees two HR team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business management, organizational development, or related field and five to seven years of progressively responsible HR experience, including at least two years in a management or leadership role.
• Direct experience in professional or organizational development and employee relations is strongly preferred.
• A recognized HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or IPMA-HR credential is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for Countywide human resources programs, including employee relations, performance management, and professional and organizational development.
• Oversees the administration and continuous improvement of the County's talent management system, including its performance management and Learning Management System (LMS) functions.
• Collaborates with the HR Leadership Team to establish guiding principles, strategies, and plans for organizational development.
• Conducts comprehensive needs assessments and establishes education, training, and development priorities based on organizational needs, anticipated impact, and available resources.
• Designs, delivers, and evaluates professional development opportunities across the County by researching best practices, analyzing data, making recommendations, facilitating learning, coaching stakeholders, and leading related programs, projects, and systems.

Skills

Employee relations

Organizational development

Adult learning

Training

Communication

Policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/OD

5-7 years HR experience

Job description

Stafford County's HR Leadership Team seeks a senior leader to advance professional and leadership development, oversee employee relations programs, and shape HR strategy across the County. The ideal candidate will design and deliver learning programs, supervise two HR staff, and partner with county leaders to align education with organizational goals.

The role reports to the Director of Human Resources and oversees two HR team members.