Human Resources Manager

Salary : $94,248.34 - $164,934.64 Annually
Location : FAIRFAX (EJ26), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 25-00793
Department: Park Authority
Opening Date: 03/29/2025
Closing Date: 4/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: M01
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is seeking a Human Resources Manager to be a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine rec centers, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level.

We are seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and strategic person to lead and implement initiatives that enhance the performance of our organization's human capital. This role requires providing strategic leadership and direction to staff and managers on complex workforce challenges while driving initiatives to foster organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.

Reports to the division director for administration with broad directions from the Park Authority's executive director and deputy directors. Exercises considerable judgment and operates with a high degree of autonomy to troubleshoot and solve complex issues and apply systemic solutions to address human capital business needs. Serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, managers, and employees. Ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements while promoting a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Provides strategic leadership across all HR functions, ensuring the effective management of workforce planning, recruitment, labor relations, employee relations, classification and compensation, training and development, payroll administration, and safety and risk management. Leads a team of HR professionals, making data driven decisions while offering guidance and professional development to strengthen HR service delivery. By collaborating closely with senior leadership, aligns HR initiatives with the Fairfax County Park Authority's mission and business objectives to drive overall organizational success.

If you have experience leading a high performing organization and would like to join a creative, collaborative, innovative team doing meaningful work, then this is the job for you.
Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

• Manages senior level professional level staff in the execution of complex diversified human resources programs and initiatives;
• Leads strategic human resources departmental initiatives related to Human Resources, such as, Workforce Planning, Succession Planning, Compensation Initiatives etc.;
• Provides leadership guidance and assistance to senior departmental management on all aspects of human resources issues;
• Serves as an expert in the interpretation of Human Resources regulations, resolution of complex issues and consultation for sensitive management and employee issues;
• Oversees organizational development and training programs to identify needs, initiate, and respond to requests for organizational assessments and/or interventions designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the agency;
• Provides leadership in developing, designing, brokering, and delivering employee development and training programs that support and promote mission, vision, and values, develop leadership and supervisory skills, and support leadership principles and concepts;
• Provides advice and counsel to managers and teams on the appropriate use of organizational assessments and how to integrate the results of interventions and/or assessments with County Human Resources policies and practices to improve the organization;
• Manages the analysis of Human Resources business processes and makes strategic recommendations for improvement regarding issues affecting the business needs of the agency;
• Provides high level Human Resources data analysis, conducts research, and interprets data;
• Serves on departmental steering committees that establish best human resources management practices, benchmarking, and consistent human resources guidelines and procedures on a departmental basis.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an-all inclusive list.)

• Expert knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques relating to human resources;
• Expert knowledge of the legislative and executive decision making processes;
• Ability to identify and determine appropriate methods for gathering data;
• Ability to make oral presentations to department management, other departments, or the public;
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software;
• Ability to supervise professional and paraprofessional employees including coaching, counseling, training, and evaluation.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in human resource management, public administration, or a related field; Plus, fiveyears of professional-level human resources experience including two years in a supervisory capacity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Senior Professional in Human Resources certification (SPHR) or Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM SCP) is highly preferred.
• Master's degree in human resources management, public administration, or business administration.
• At least four years' experience managing a full-service human resources department of high volume and commensurate size and scope to the Park Authority.
• Broad experience across multiple human capital management functions including employee relations, training, organizational development and strategic management.
• Demonstrated effectiveness, experience and working knowledge of: employment and employee relation laws and industry best practices; aligning business needs with strategic practices; consulting skills across diverse lines of business and operating environments and management/leadership styles.
• Experience with collective bargaining
• Experience using Microsoft suite software and SAP (Systems, Applications and Products in Data Processing) or similar software.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Driver's License (Required)
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check and driving record to the satisfaction of the employer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. Sedentary with walking and lifting less than 5 pounds. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. . EEO/AA/TTY.

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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Commuter Benefit Program
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:

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Non-Merit Positions

Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Flexible Spending Program
• Deferred Compensation

Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.

• No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

03

Please indicate the major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.

• Human resources management
• Public administration
• Psychology
• Business administration
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not applicable

04

If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".
05

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of full-time equivalent professional-level human resources experience do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight to less than nine years
• Nine to less than ten years
• Ten or more years

07

How many years of full-time equivalent supervisory experience do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

08

How many years of full-time equivalent professional management experience do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight to less than nine years
• Nine to less than ten years
• Ten or more years

09

Identify the number of years you have experience managing a human resources department for an organization with at least 500 employees.

• None
• 1-3
• 4-5
• 6-10
• 10 or more

10

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have facilitating workgroups and multifaceted projects?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight to less than nine years
• Nine to less than ten years
• Ten or more years

11

What functions have you led, directly or through other managers, in your present or previous position?

• Employee relations
• Recruiting process
• Labor relations
• Training and employee development
• Workforce planning
• Organizational development
• None of the above

12

How many years of full-time equivalent collective bargaining experience do you possess?

• None
• Less than 5
• 5-10
• 10-15
• 15 or more

13

How many years of full-time equivalent professional work experience do you have developing strategic, operational or development plans?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight to less than nine years
• Nine to less than ten years
• Ten to less than fifteen years
• Fifteen or more years

14

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have managing and implementing organizational improvement processes?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight to less than nine years
• Nine to less than ten years
• Ten to less than fifteen years
• Fifteen or more years

15

Please indicate your prior or current use of an Enterprise Resource Planning system (SAP, Oracle, etc.). Check all that apply.

• Used an Enterprise Resource Planning system for human resource management or contracts management, but have not used for financial management. - preferred this or more
• Used financial module of an Enterprise Resource Planning system to manage and monitor budgets or grants
• Used financial module of an Enterprise Resource Planning system to create financial documents
• Used financial module of an Enterprise Resource Planning system to approve financial documents
• None of the above

16

Please indicate which professional Human Resources certification(s) do you have. Check all that apply.

• SHRM-CP
• SHRM-SCP
• PHR
• SPHR
• IPMA-CP
• Other
• None of the above

17

If you indicate "other" in the previous question. Please specify. If not applicable, please enter N/A
18

Which of the following Microsoft Office Suite programs are you proficient at using? Check all that apply.

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Publisher
• Microsoft Visio
• Microsoft InfoPath
• Microsoft SharePoint
• None of the above

Required Question