Job Abstract

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! This position works a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine RECenters, 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.

Under general direction of the human resources manager, performs advanced professional level human resources functions for the department. Manages recruitment functions for an agency of over 3,500 positions. Provides interpretation of county policies and procedures to include federal, state and local laws to employees and management. Provides oversight of organizational and development activities. Serves as a subject matter expert of several human resources functions including employment (recruitment, selection and retention), organizational changes, employee orientation and benefits, personnel actions, training and development, FLSA and county leave programs. Supervises staff responsible for organizational training and development, workforce planning cycles, and recruitment processes. Ensures Park Authority polices, and procedures are in conformance with county Personnel Regulations. Exercises considerable independent judgement and operates with a high degree of autonomy to troubleshoot and solve complex issues and apply systemic solutions to human capital business problems. Serves as acting human resources manager when human resources manager is not available.

(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.)

• Develops recruitment strategies for the department’s senior leadership positions and/or positions that are difficult to recruit;

• Manages complex human resources functions and assists with the complex strategic planning and workforce planning;

• Analyzes Human Resources business processes and makes strategic recommendations for improvement;

• Provides high level Human Resources data analysis, conducts research, interprets data and makes recommendations regarding issues affecting the business needs of the agency;

• Provides interpretation of county policies and procedures, as well as federal, state, and local laws to employees and management;

• Supervises Human Resources professional and administrative staff;

• Trains Human Resources staff on personnel/payroll/employment policies and procedures and coaches and mentor staff.

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

• Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques relating to human resources;
• Extensive 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.

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, four years of professional-level human resources experience including one year in a supervisory capacity.

• Five years or more of experience with steadily increasing responsibilities in the field of human resources.
• Five years or more of supervisory experience.
• Prior management-level experience of at least three years with an organization of more than 1,000 employees.
• HR Certification a plus (PHR, SHRM-CP, IPMA-CP).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
• Attention to detail, problems solving skills and ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.