This position provides full performance human resources support to the Human Resources Division and Collective Bargaining Unit. Serves as a key resource in managing the Police Department's relationship with the Southern States Police Benevolent Association, Service Employees International Union, and Labor Relations, managing the organization's labor relations functions. Oversees the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and has a deep understanding of labor laws, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with union representatives and internal stakeholders. Serves as the primary contact for collective bargaining inquiries and discussions. Works under the general supervision of the Human Resources Assistant Manager.
Ensures compliance with all CBA regulations, legal requirements, organizational policies, and collective bargaining activities. Oversees the implementation and maintenance of the CBA. Provides guidance and support to management on labor relations issues. Oversees the Human Resources Generalist I, Labor Relations Coordinator. This position oversees the tracking and administration of disciplinary actions and grievance process, contributing to workforce planning initiatives, and overseeing the performance evaluation process.
(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.)
Provides managers with guidance on employment, employee relations and other HR issues;
Makes recommendations and revisions to departmental HR policies & procedures;
Gathers, tracks and analyzes HR metrics, reports, and plans;
Manages on-boarding, exit interviews, and other HR-related departmental programs;
May supervise clerical and/or paraprofessional personnel in HR-related matters.
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
Knowledge of human resources administration and management principles and practices;
Ability to perform a variety of increasingly complex work in human resources;
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software to prepare documents and store, manipulate, analyze and present information;
Ability to train and supervise staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (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 two years of professional-level human resources experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:-
This position is considered Emergency Service Personnel to ensure the continuity of essential operations, and will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency situation (i.e., weather, transportation, other disaster).
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The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:-
4 years of professional level collective bargaining experience.
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4 years of experience working in a public safety environment.
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4 years of professional level experience in local or municipal government in human resources management.
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4 years of experience supervising professional and paraprofessional staff.
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4 years of experience in areas of labor relations and workforce planning.
4 years of experience in performance evaluation processes.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:-
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
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Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and to use other automated technology.
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Sufficiently mobile in order to make presentations and attend meetings outside the assigned working location.
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All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.
Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for 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. [email protected]. EEO/AA/TTY.
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Requisition 26-01257
