Employee Development Administrator

Responsible for providing professional level expertise and performing a variety of complex professional level duties in the Human Resources Department pertaining to employee relations, County-wide training and development programs, and other human resources projects or employee development related initiatives. Reports to the Director of Human Resources.

Assists the Director with employee relations matters across the organization to include counseling and advisory needs, disciplinary actions, grievances and the grievance procedure, administrative investigations, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charges. Addresses employee concerns and questions, ensuring adherence to policy, and works to resolve disputes. Conducts internal investigations as needed and provides assistance and guidance to department management staff on various personnel issues.

Supports the Director in advising County Administration, department heads, supervisors, employees, and staff on policies and procedures with emphasis on promoting inclusivity and civility in the workplace. Reviews and updates County policies throughout the year and on an annual basis for approval to ensure legal compliance and best practice for the County. Researches and stays knowledgeable of applicable laws as amended to ensure ethical and equitable administration of and compliance with policies, procedures, laws and regulations. Interprets existing or writing new personnel policies and procedures; assists employees and management with the interpretation of County policies and procedures as needed.

Assists the Director in ensuring organizational compliance with legal requirements, to include the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), TITLE VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, US Department of Transportation (DOT), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines, Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations. Assists the Director with managing and administering the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and may serve on the County’s ADA Committee as the Director’s designee.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Development, Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field, and a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience, preferably in local government or a public sector setting with at least 2 years of leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

This job is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment checks to include background checks and DMV Records checks.

Supplemental Information

Thorough knowledge of and skill in applying employee relations principles, practices, and legal and regulatory requirements.

Thorough analytical skill in advising managers about appropriate disciplinary or other corrective techniques that is responsive to a range of conduct and performance problems.

Thorough knowledge of various training principles, practices, and training evaluation methods, particularly train the trainer techniques.

Thorough knowledge of organizational design with emphasis on career development principles and practices.

Thorough knowledge of and skill in applying laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, concepts, and various HR policies.

Thorough knowledge of and skill in applying a wide range of HR methods, concepts, practices, laws, regulations, policies and precedents.

Thorough knowledge of employment principles and practices, to include selection and retention.

Thorough knowledge of employee benefit programs and regulatory and compliance issues related to benefits.

Considerable knowledge of classification and compensation principles and practices, to include job analyses benchmarking, job evaluations and job descriptions.

Physical Demands

Must be physically able to operate a variety of office machinery and equipment such as computers, printers, etc. and a motor vehicle to drive to various job sites or other locations as needed to perform their duties.