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Fairfax County Government · 1 day ago

Human Resources Generalist II

Fairfax, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$72K/yr - $120K/yr

2+ years exp

Fairfax County Government is responsible for delivering a wide range of services to its residents, and they are seeking a Human Resources Generalist II to manage various HR functions. This role includes responsibilities such as recruitment, employee relations, compliance with HR policies, and conducting training.

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Responsibilities

Collaborates with hiring managers to review and refine position descriptions, interview questions, supplemental questions, and job advertisements to ensure accuracy, alignment, and optimal recruitment results

Oversees departmental recruitment efforts, utilizing the NEOGOV system to post job announcements, monitor applicant status, and manage requisition closures

Advises managers and staff on the County's recruitment and selection policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

Partners with the HR Manager and senior leadership to align recruitment strategies with departmental goals

Recommends improvements to enhance hiring outcomes, including market analysis reviews, reclassifications, and updates to classification specifications

Serves as the FMLA and ADA coordinator for designated program areas; manages all related documentation, correspondence, and tracking to ensure compliance with applicable laws and county policies

Ensures timely completion of employee performance evaluations in accordance with county policy, monitors submission timelines, and escalates delays to appropriate leadership

Reviews and approves personnel actions—such as new hires, promotions, demotions, acting assignments, data changes, and transfers—via the county’s FOCUS/SAP system

Maintains awareness of deadlines and ensures timely, accurate processing of all related documentation

Provides support for employee relations matters, including confidential issues and investigations

Assists in developing, updating, and maintaining internal HR policies and procedures in coordination with the supervisor

Interprets and applies personnel regulations related to disciplinary actions, offering guidance to supervisors and managers

Consults with staff and leadership to provide HR-related guidance, making referrals to resources such as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), and others as appropriate

Prepares a wide range of written materials, including reports, correspondence, presentations, and statistical/narrative documents, some incorporating graphics

Reviews and authorizes position maintenance actions such as creating, delimiting, or modifying positions in accordance with established policies

Drafts justification memos and supporting documents for proposed position changes or maintenance actions

Approves informational changes to positions using the county’s FOCUS HCM system and ensures compliance with procedural requirements

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

Qualification

Human resources managementRecruitment processesHR lawsRegulationsFMLA administrationADA complianceWorkers' CompensationHR certificationMicrosoft OfficeSupervisory skillsEffective communicationAttention to detailProblem solving

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

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

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in human resource management, public administration, or a related field

Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes, including job analysis, posting development, applicant screening, interview coordination, and offer processing

Experience advising hiring managers through all phases of the selection process, including minimum qualification determinations, interview strategy, and selection justification

Knowledge of federal, state and local HR laws and regulations

Experience administering Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Worker's Compensation

HR certification (PHR, SHRM - CP)

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Outlook

Experience with human resources information systems

Experience communicating effectively with employees at all levels

Attention to detail, problem solving skills and ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment