Human Resources Manager - Fire and Emergency Services
Human Resources Manager - Fire and Emergency Services
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This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent fostering growth opportunities and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:- 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 Citys Department of Human Resources ensuring compliance with City policies labor regulations and best practices while supporting the Fire Departments 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
- Interpersonal communication
- Oral/written communication
- Presentations
- Customer service
- Negotiation and conflict-resolution
- Leadership and team development/building
- Researching budgeting and recordkeeping
- 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:- Bachelors 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
- Masters 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
- HRCI HR Certification (PHR/SPHR) required orSHRM 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 .
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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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
