Human Resources Generalist II

This position carries out a wide range of professional, full-performance human resources functions. Responsibilities include recruitment and retention, payroll coordination, administration of Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Workers' Compensation, employee relations investigations, workforce planning, performance management, and the interpretation and implementation of HR policies and procedures. The role also involves conducting training and addressing various HR-related matters. Contributes to departmental goals and may serve on department and county-wide committees or workgroups as needed.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• 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 Human Resources Generalist IV 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.

• 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.

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 two years of professional-level human resources experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in in human resource management, public administration, or a related field.
• Strong experience in leading and managing recruitment processes, including job analysis, developing advertisements, screening applicants, and advising hiring managers through all phases of the selection process. Comfortable managing high-volume recruitment efforts across multiple positions and classifications.
• 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.