Town of Appomattox Human Resources Manager: The person selected for this position will be serving as the Town's first Human Resource Director. It is a position of extreme public trust requiring loyalty to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Town of Appomattox, its laws/people, and uncompromising ethical principles.

Applicants should be aware that this is a position of significant responsibility and sensitivity to even the appearance of impropriety.

• Oversees the staffing process, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring and data onboarding/offboarding.
• Manages the workers’ compensation program.
• Administers benefit programs: acts as a liaison with carriers and brokers, oversees plan changes, open enrollment, and provides employee advocacy and education.
• Ensures job descriptions are up to date and compliant with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Develop & maintain training materials and performance management programs to help ensure employees understand their job responsibilities.
• Creates & coordinates compensation strategies for all employees based on Commonwealth of Virginia norms, market research. and pay surveys; keeps the towns strategies up to date.
• Manages and investigates employer/employee HR related issues/conflicts and brings them to resolution; coordinates related actions with town’s legal representation.
• Ensures the organization’s compliance with local, state, and Federal regulations.
• Provides oversight, guidance for supervisory implementation of performance management processes and assessment tools; provides HR recommendations, guidance, and feedback to team
• Ensures all town HR policies are implemented and consistently applied.
• Maintains company organization charts and employee directory
• Partners with management to ensure strategic HR goals are aligned with town goals, strategies, & initiatives
• Maintains and coordinates integration of HR systems and processes with other administrative and management tools.
• Updates and Maintains Town Employee handbook
• Conducts performance and salary reviews as requested by town manager.
• Provides HR related support and guidance to Finance and Administration
• Analyzes and advises town manager on current trends in compensation and benefits
• Co-designs and implements employee retention strategies with supervisory staff

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Documented SHRM membership and certifications strongly desired
• Five -10 years prior Human Resource Management (HR) experience demonstrating progressive professional development in lateral and vertical directions.
• Recent experience with Virginia Retirement Service (VRS) related systems is strongly desired.
• Payroll processing experience (ADP strongly preferred)
• Benefits administration experience preferred
• Thorough and current knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Strong orientation towards customer service
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office and internet functions
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple, conflicting priorities
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Appomattox, VA 24522: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person