Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Oversees the development and administration of human resource programs designed to attract, develop and retain excellent employees; and, policies and practices designed to align the organization’s behavior with its values.
  • Develops and administers the County’s benefits programs and Compensation Plan; oversees employee relations, and, organizational development efforts including training programs, performance measurement, quality improvement, and development of strategic initiatives.
  • Communicates information to County employees and public as appropriate; provides accurate information, recommendations to leadership regarding a wide range of human resource related topics including benefits, compensation, employee relations, etc.
  • Responsible for the effective supervision of assigned staff including selection, performance management, employee relations, training, prioritizing and assigning work and related activities; develops and manages department budget.
  • Interprets all County personnel policies and procedures, including the County Compensation Plan, recruitment and employment programs, grievance procedures, EEO and diversity initiatives, performance management programs, etc.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in human resources, business, public administration or related field; Master’s degree preferred; certification as a Human Resource professional through an approved agency preferred; and, considerable experience in human resource management, preferably in the public sector, which shall have included supervisory experience.
  • Must possess reliable transportation to work site(s).
  • Extensive knowledge of human resource information systems; trends, best practices, development issues, and theories of human resource management.
  • Knowledge of leadership techniques, principles and procedures to assign work, schedule, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned staff; principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Skill in use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; lead teams; facilitate groups; maintain effective working relationships with employees, department directors, County officials, representatives from the private sector or other localities, and the public.

 

How to Apply

Click here ​for full job description. Accepting applications until 11:55pm EST 10/02/2024. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.

All applications must be submitted on the James City County website at https://careers.jamescitycountyva.gov.

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 HR.Recruit@jamescitycountyva.gov.

CITY & STATE

Williamsburg, Virginia

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

COMPENSATION RATE

Per Year