Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Prince William County

Virginia

Hybrid

USD 89,000 - 107,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans (VRS)

Paid leave

Paid holidays

Health insurance options

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Prince William County is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to serve as a strategic partner, interpreting policy, conducting internal investigations, and guiding labor relations work.

The role leads the reasonable accommodation process, ensures compliance with applicable laws, and supports grievance processes and collective bargaining; in-office schedule with telework eligibility.

Qualifications

High school diploma or G.E.D. and six years of employee and labor relations experience.
Bachelor’s degree or coursework in HR, Business, Public Administration, or related field preferred.
Experience with ADA and reasonable accommodation programs desired.
Familiarity with collective bargaining, policy administration, and labor agreements.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic partner, develop and interpret policy and procedures.
Conduct internal investigations and manage grievance processes, including negotiation aspects.
Lead reasonable accommodation processes and ensure compliance with federal/state employment laws.
Advise and coach management on sensitive HR issues to reach workable solutions.
Interpret and administer policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.

Skills

Policy interpretation

Internal investigations

Employee relations

Public speaking

Communication skills

Coaching

MS Office

SHRM/HRCI or labor relations cert

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or Public Administration

SHRM/HRCI or CLRP/CLRL certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Introduction

Prince William County’s Office of Human Resources (HR) is seeking a motivated individual to fill the Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) role. This position will report to the Center of Excellence (COE) HR Manager for Policy, Compliance and Labor Relations and will be part of the COE team. The COE is a specialized team that promotes best practices, standards, and innovations related to labor and employment laws and regulations. The team is responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing compliance-related HR policies, processes, and procedures. Additionally, the COE provides expertise and guidance to other HR professionals and business leaders on various compliance matters.

About This Role

In this role, the incumbent will serve as a strategic partner, develop and interpret policy and procedures, conduct internal investigations, be involved with the grievance process and collective bargaining, lead the reasonable accommodation process, monitor and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws, and perform other work as required.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. and six (6) years of employee and labor relations experience.

Preferences

A Bachelor’s degree or coursework in Human Resource, Business, or Public Administration, or a related field
Two (2) years of experience working in local government supporting policy and compliance, leave programs, and employee and labor relations.
Demonstrated experience with ADA, including managing reasonable accommodation programs.
Knowledge of labor relations principles and practices and comprehensive knowledge of the collective bargaining ordinance and labor agreements.
Under general direction, assists with the administration and oversight of collective bargaining agreements, human resources policies, programs, and services.
Demonstrated experience interpreting and administering policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Confidence in public speaking.
Ability to advise/coach employees and management through sensitive HR issues to seek workable solutions.
Demonstrated experience conducting Employee Relations (ER) investigations; witness interviews; preparing written reports and summaries of findings with supporting documentation that is fair, impartial, and represents the facts, and analyzing investigative results.
The incumbent will need functional knowledge of Title I and Title II of the ADA, Title VI, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and related state and federal regulations.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in a variety of Microsoft Office Suite applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Human Resources Certification (SHRM, HRCI, IPMA, etc.) or Labor Relations Certification (CLRP or CLRL).

Special Requirements

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation, which will include: Criminal History Check, I-9 and E-Verify requirements.

Work Schedule

FLSA Exempt – standard is in-office Monday through Friday from 8:30am – 5:00pm for 37.50hrs/wk. This is a telework eligible position, that may revert to in office full time scheduling as business needs warrant.

Hiring Salary Range

$88,875 - $107,000 ANNUALLY

We Also Offer Great Benefits Including

Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
Paid Annual Leave
Paid Personal Leave
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
Optional Group Life Insurance
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career Development Opportunities

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

NOTE: 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 view the class description in its entirety.

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.

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits: