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Fairfax County Government · 12 hours ago

Human Resources Generalist II

Fairfax, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$72K/yr - $120K/yr

2+ years exp

Fairfax County Government is a leading public health agency in the Fairfax County community. The Human Resources Generalist II will provide HR support and services, manage key HR functions, and participate in various HR initiatives to support over 900 employees.

GovernmentService Industry

Responsibilities

Consults with and provides tactical and strategic HR support and services to department employees and managers, consisting of over 900 team members

Exercises considerable independent judgment operating with a high degree of autonomy to troubleshoot and solve complex issues and apply systemic solutions to human capital business problems

Manages key HR functions as the lead HR business partner for talent acquisition (recruitment and retention), performance management, and complex Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and leave administration

Supports other human resources programs and initiatives, to include the development and implementation of human resources practices, programs and services, position description management, employee development and training, employee communications, and human capital project management

As a team member, supports human resources quality assurance activities; interprets and makes recommendations to departmental HR procedures and practices; manages data in Human Resources Information System (HRIS) systems, and provides strategic services, supports and counsels department employees

Participates in department and/or county committees and workgroups as needed

Qualification

Human resources managementTalent acquisitionPerformance managementFamilyMedical Leave ActAmericans with Disabilities ActHR certificationMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsCritical thinkingProblem-solvingTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

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

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

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (within 60 days of appointment)

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (within 60 days of appointment)

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a Child Protective Services Registry check to the satisfaction of the employer

This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)

Preferred

At least two years of professional-level HR experience working as a human resources generalist

At least two years of experience managing talent acquisition (recruitment) and selection processes

Experience coordinating and administering Family and Medical Leave Act, and/or Americans with Disabilities Act processes

Experience consulting on performance management and career development

Experience providing employee relations consultation

Experience using human resource-related systems

Knowledge of federal, state and local HR laws and regulations with proven ability to interpret and explain regulations, policies and processes to all levels of employees

Possess excellent written and communication skills, attention to detail, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, flexibility in approach to their work and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and take initiative in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics and SharePoint

HR certification (PSHRA, SHRM, PHR, etc.)