Human Resources Generalist II

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The Fairfax County Health Department is a progressive public health leader serving 1.2 million residents from diverse ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds. We invite you to apply to join our thriving workforce, together making a difference in the health of our community!

This position works as a part of the HR team as a passionate HR Generalist to support our 900+ person team. You'll partner with leaders on strategic HR initiatives, lead the full talent acquisition cycle to attract top talent, manage performance evaluations, administer leave programs, FMLA/ADA administration, ensure accurate job descriptions and participate in workforce planning, provide expert guidance to managers on employment law and HR practices, analyze data to inform decisions, and contribute your HR expertise on departmental committees. We require a minimum of two years of HR experience, ideally in government/non-profit, with a proven track record in talent acquisition, performance management, leave administration, and compliance. Strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and HRIS proficiency are essential. May provide direct supervision of other staff on the HR Team. Join us to make a real difference in our community, build your HR career, and contribute to a high-performance team shaping the future of public health.

The HR Generalist duties include:

• Manages recruitment initiatives of assigned division(s); provides consultation on the recruitment and selection process, procedures, and regulations to ensure agency compliance.
• Provides supervisors and managers with guidance and support in managing employee performance and addressing employee relations issues.
• Serves as FMLA Coordinator for assigned division(s); documents, prepares correspondence, and tracks FMLA requests and ensures compliance with applicable laws and policies.
• Interprets departmental HR policies and procedures and makes recommendations to improve departmental HR practices and processes.
• Collects, analyze and summarize a comprehensive range of workforce data to support data-driven decision making across HR functions.
  
  

Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees and offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; and many other programs to promote work-life balance. Please review a summary of the benefits available to our employees:

• Click here to watch a video on benefits offered by Fairfax County Government.
  
  

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.)

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.

Employment Standards

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:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background and a child protective services check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least two years of experience managing recruitment and selection processes.
• Experience coordinating HR compliance requirements and managing the processes for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Experience consulting on performance management.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and summarizing workforce performance data and trends.
• Excellent research and analytical skills, strong knowledge/experience in interpreting and explaining regulations, policies and processes to all levels of employees.
• Excellent written and communication skills, detailed oriented, is proactive and flexible in their approach to work priorities and solves problems creatively.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word).
• Proficiency in human resource information systems (e.g., SAP/FOCUS, Microsoft Dynamics, and/or SharePoint).
• Possession of a current HR professional certification.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is generally sedentary; however, employee is required to walk, stand, sit, bend, kneel, climb stairs and carry equipment up to 25 pounds in weight as required for the position. Uses hands to grasp, handle or feel. Visual acuity is required to read data on a computer monitor. Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment. Ability to communicate clearly with others, orally and in writing, and make presentations. Ability to travel to other sites to attend meetings/trainings. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and may include a practical 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. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.