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Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Language Incentive
Referral Bonus
Tuition Assistance Program

Description

The City of Richmond is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to provide strategic and operational HR leadership for the Richmond Fire Department within a centralized HR environment. This position serves as a key liaison between the Fire Department and the City’s Department of Human Resources, ensuring compliance with City policies, labor regulations, and best practices while supporting the Fire Department’s unique operational needs.

**This position is considered Essential Personnel, which means that it is required to work when the City is closed due to Public Emergencies, Critical or Hazardous conditions or Inclement weather.**

Duties include but are not limited to

Act as the primary HR advisor for Fire Department leadership on all human resources matters.
Coordinate with the centralized Department of Human Resources on recruitment, employee relations, labor relations, classification, compensation, and benefits.
Support the Fire Department in talent acquisition strategies, including managing the recruitment and onboarding process in partnership with centralized HR.
Advise on and assist with employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and grievance resolution, ensuring alignment with City policy and collective bargaining agreements.
Partner with the Department of Human Resources to develop and implement workforce development, training, and succession planning initiatives for the Fire Department.
Oversee performance management processes and ensure timely completion of evaluations.
Monitor compliance with City, state, and federal HR policies and regulations specific to public safety operations.
Prepare and present reports, data analyses, and recommendations to Fire Department and City leadership.
Participate in special projects, task forces, and committees as assigned.
Oversee all promotional recruitment activities as well as the new recruit testing centers.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge(some combination of the following):

Federal/state benefits, healthcare and employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, FLSA, and federal hiring practices and regulations
Functions and policies of assigned department
Human Resources best practices

Skills (some combination of the following):

Interpersonal communication
Oral/written communication
Presentations
Customer service
Negotiation and conflict-resolution
Leadership and team development/building
Researching, budgeting, and recordkeeping

Abilities (some combination of the following):

Troubleshoot, research, and accurately interpret benefits and human resources laws and regulations
Plan and lead projects from beginning to end, develop timelines and documentation of processes, including all appropriate departments/personnel within and outside of the City
Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with City employees, managers, officials, and outside vendors
Multi-task and manage competing priorities
Work independently with minimal supervision, as well as within a team environment
Manage confidential/sensitive data with a high degree of confidentiality
Problem solve
Manage time effectively
Prioritize
Demonstrate moral and ethical integrity
Think critically and make sound judgments

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business/Public Administration, or a related field
5 years of professional human resources generalist experience
One year of supervisory experience
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

PREFERRED:

Master’s degree in human resources, public administration, or a related field.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, IPMA-HR, or similar HR certification.
Experience working in a centralized HR structure.
Experience supporting fire, police, or other public safety agencies

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS::

HRCI HR Certification (PHR/SPHR) required or SHRM HR Certification (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) -
The ability to obtain one of the above within one (1) year of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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