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City of Virginia Beach · 6 hours ago

HR Policy and Compliance Partner #48177

Virginia Beach, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

The City of Virginia Beach is seeking an HR Policy and Compliance Partner to lead complex policy analysis, special projects, and process improvement initiatives that advance citywide and departmental strategic priorities. This role involves working closely with leadership and stakeholders to ensure policies and programs are effective and aligned with City goals.

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Hiring Manager

Melinda C.

Responsibilities

Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on emerging issues, legislation, regulations, and best practices affecting City operations and workforce

Draft, revise, and organize policies, standard operating procedures, and guidance documents that are clear, consistent, and compliant with applicable laws and City Code

Analyze existing policies to identify gaps, overlaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement; recommend changes that enhance efficiency, equity, and transparency

Develop and maintain standardized templates, matrices, and toolkits to support policy development and implementation across departments

Lead or coordinate special projects assigned by department or City leadership involving policy, program design, or cross-departmental initiatives

Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables; monitor progress and adjust plans based on feedback and changing conditions

Coordinate with subject-matter experts, internal partners, consultants, and vendors as needed to achieve project objectives

Prepare briefings, presentations, and written reports that clearly convey findings, options, and recommendations for decision-makers

Map current processes, identify pain points, and design improved workflows that align with City values, legal requirements, and operational realities

Use data, metrics, and stakeholder input to evaluate the impact of policies and process changes; recommend adjustments to improve outcomes

Support implementation of new policies and processes by developing job aids, communication plans, and training materials in partnership with operational leaders

Facilitate work groups, listening sessions, and cross-functional teams to gather input on policy and process proposals

Serve as a liaison between operational departments, Human Resources, the City Attorney’s Office, and other stakeholders on assigned projects

Translate complex legal or technical concepts into clear, accessible communications for employees, leaders, unions, and/or the public

Support responses to public records requests and other inquiries related to assigned policy areas, coordinating with appropriate offices to ensure accuracy and compliance

Oversee departmental contract coordination and compliance, including policy-driven service contracts, professional services agreements, and inter-agency agreements

Develop scopes of work, evaluation criteria, and performance measures in collaboration with program leads and City Purchasing

Monitor contractor performance, deliverables, timelines, and expenditures to ensure contract compliance and value delivery

Support procurement documentation, renewals, amendments, and close-outs in coordination with Finance, Legal, and Purchasing

Maintain centralized tracking of departmental contracts tied to policy initiatives and special projects

Develop and maintain dashboards, tracking tools, and reports that monitor key indicators related to assigned policy and program areas

Analyze trends, outcomes, and feedback data to identify areas of risk or opportunity and to support evidence-based decision-making

Document project plans, decisions, and implementation steps to ensure continuity, accountability, and institutional knowledge

Represent the department on committees, task forces, and interdepartmental teams as assigned

Qualification

Policy DevelopmentProcess ImprovementData AnalysisStakeholder EngagementProject ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required