Position Description
Job Duties:
The City of Virginia Beach is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Human Resources Business Partner II/III to join our HR team. This role will lead and manage all aspects of employee relations for assigned departments. This includes conducting investigations, administering policies, advising on performance and conduct matters, coaching managers, ensuring compliance with employment laws. If you enjoy self-directed work and have a passion for problem solving, this is the position for you!
The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in ER as a Business Partner, Analyst or Specialist. Extensive knowledge and experience applying state and federal labor and employment laws, including EEO, ADA, FMLA, etc. Workplace investigation experience, and conflict resolution abilities as well as the ability to communicate and interact with diverse populations on complex matters related to ER is required.
The position may be classified as a Human Resource Business Partner II or Human Resource Business Partner III depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
- Human Resource Business Partner II - A12 $62,835.93 - $97,395.69
- Human Resource Business Partner III - A14 $69,276.62 - $107,378.76
Duties will include, but not be limited to:
- Serve as a primary point of contact for ER matters, including performance management, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation.
- Conduct Workplace Investigations and draft comprehensive investigative reports.
- Advise on corrective action, performance improvement plans, and progressive discipline.
- Coordinate and engage in the ADA interactive process and draft ADA Accommodation Plans.
- Recommend appropriate courses of action to resolve conflicts and issues effectively.
- Collaborate with the HR team to design and deliver training programs on ER topics.
- Lead and coordinate various projects and programs within the ER division.
- Research, analyze and develop statistical and narrative reports, offering recommendations on HR-related issues to support informed decision-making and accountability.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including EEO, ADA, FMLA, and other relevant legislation.
- Assist in the development and updating of HR policies and procedures.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
- Prior professional-level experience in employee relations or as an HR Business Partner, Analyst, or Specialist.
- Extensive working knowledge of state and federal labor/employment laws (EEO, ADA, FMLA, etc.).
- Proven ability to lead sensitive investigations and resolve workplace disputes.
- Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and written communication skills.
- Experience advising managers and senior leaders in a complex or public sector environment
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The City offers a generous benefits package such as health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans. Other key benefits include:
11 holidays plus 3 flexible personal holidays each year
- Paid Time Off (PTO) monthly accruals
- Paid maternity/paternity and parental leave
- Leave donation program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development
This position offers a remote/hybrid work schedule arrangement and career progression opportunity.
**This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Once the appropriate applicant pool has been established, it will be closed.**
Working Conditions:
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Minimum Requirements:
Human Resource Business Partner II: Bachelors degree in human resources or related field and two (2) years of experience associated with such positions as human resources business partner, specialist, or generalist OR an equivalent combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to six (6) years in fields utilizing the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with this position.
Human Resource Business Partner III: Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field and four (4) years of experience utilizing the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with such positions as human resources business partner, specialist, or generalist OR an equivalent combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to eight (8) years in fields utilizing the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with this position.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Not Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required:
Preferences:
Workplace investigation experience
Experience with employment laws such as EEO, FMLA and/or ADA.
Experience coaching or advising managers or staff on policies, procedures
Developing and/or presenting ER training
HR certifications
Central HR Experience
Special Instructions:
- Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.
- Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.
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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.