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Job Summary

$90,985 / year or higher DOQ + Full-Time County Benefits 

Performs high level work assisting the Director of Human Resources to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the County’s comprehensive human resource management programs; manages and performs work in assigned human resource functional areas which may include recruitment and retention, benefits, classification & compensation, and/or human resource information systems.

Responsibilities

• Serves as member of the Human Resource Department management team in developing the strategic vision, goals, measures, and work plan for the department; plans, manages, and performs work in human resource functional areas as assigned; communicates management decisions, policy information, and policy changes to employee and management groups; performs human resource related duties in the absence of the Director.
• Responsible for the effective supervision of assigned staff including selection, performance management, employee relations, training, prioritizing and assigning work and related activities.
• Works with Human Resource staff, supervisors, and employees to resolve employee relations and management issues which may include disciplinary actions, discriminatory harassment, complaints and grievances; ensures actions taken are in compliance with James City County personnel policies and procedures, sound human resource management practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Assesses County employee performance and training & development needs; provides or coordinates training, evaluates training effectiveness; participates in and develops initiatives to promote employee engagement including employee communications.
• Keeps up-to-date on current trends and legislation in the human resource field; recommends changes to policies, procedures, and practices to reflect best management practices and comply with current laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in business or public administration, human resources, or related field; considerable experience in benefits administration; master’s degree and/or current certification as a Human Resource professional through an approved agency preferred; and, extensive professional human resource work experience including supervisory and program management experience.
• Knowledge of leadership techniques, principles and procedures to assign work, schedule, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned staff; and, principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Skill in excellent written and oral communication and customer service; and, in use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to initiate, develop, and effectively manage a wide range of human resource policies, program and functions; work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, employees, and the public.

May be eligible for regular telework. 

Click here ​for full job description. Accepting applications until 11:59PM EST on 06/24/2024. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.

James City County is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance with completing the employment application, please contact the HR Department at 757-253-6680 or email [email protected].