Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Prince William County Government; Woodbridge (VA); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits (VRS)

Paid annual leave

Paid personal leave

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Health plans

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Prince William County Government’s Office of Human Resources seeks a Senior HR Business Partner to join the COE team. The role focuses on policy interpretation, compliance, investigations, and labor relations guidance for leaders and HR professionals.

Ideal candidates bring broad HR experience with emphasis on policy compliance, accommodations, and working knowledge of ADA and civil rights laws. Telework eligibility is noted with standard in-office scheduling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least 6 years in employee and labor relations.
• Ability to interpret and apply policy and labor agreements.
• Experience conducting ER investigations and preparing reports.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner and develop policy and procedures.
• Conduct internal investigations and participate in the grievance process and collective bargaining.
• Manage the reasonable accommodation process and ensure compliance with employment laws.
• Coach and advise employees and management on sensitive HR issues.

Skills

Public speaking

Policy interpretation

Labor relations

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or coursework in HR/Business/Public Administration

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, 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.

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 as well as reasonable accommodations. 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:

• 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

• 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. Click here PSLF for additional information.

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.

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, Click here for the class description