Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Prince William County Government; Woodbridge (VA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking government office as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping HR policies and ensuring compliance with employment laws. This dynamic position offers the chance to lead initiatives, conduct investigations, and support a collaborative work environment. With a focus on employee relations and policy development, you'll be instrumental in guiding both employees and management through sensitive HR issues. Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits while making a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Generous leave accrual

Paid personal days

Paid holidays

Comprehensive dental, vision, and medical plans

VA State Retirement

401a and 457 savings plans

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in employee and labor relations.
• Experience in local government supporting policy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner in HR policy and compliance.
• Conduct internal investigations and manage grievance processes.

Skills

Employee Relations

Policy Development

Conflict Resolution

Project Management

Public Speaking

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

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 and Compliance 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:

The Office of Human Resources is reimagining our service delivery model. 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.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Sr. HRBP with broad working knowledge of the processes and functions of human resources, with an emphasis on policy and compliance. The candidate should be self-motivated with the aptitude for independent judgment, good problem-solving, conflict resolution, organizational, time management, and project management skills, along with the ability to take charge of multiple projects at the same time and see them through completion.

Minimum Requirements:

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

Preferences:

Two (2) years of experience working in local government supporting policy and compliance, leave programs, and employee and labor relations.

A Bachelor’s degree or coursework in Human Resource, Business, or Public Administration, or a related field,

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.

Starting Salary Range: $88,875 - $107,000 Annual

In addition to excellent pay, we offer generous leave accrual, 4 paid personal; days, 11 paid holidays; comprehensive dental, vision and medical plans with corresponding pharmacy coverage; VA State Retirement and 401a and 457 savings plans.
Prince William County Government full-time positions qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click herePSLF for additional information.

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.

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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.