Full-Time Exempt
Compensation: $127,395.84 - $235,682.30 Annually
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Apply: http://www.manassascity.org/jobs
Customer Service. Stewardship. Honesty. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork.
If these core principles resonate with you, you might just be the perfect fit for our Human Resources department. With our current leader's upcoming retirement, the City of Manassas is preparing to welcome its next Director of Human Resources who will serve as a member of the City’s Senior Staff reporting to the City Manager. This is a key leadership role responsible for guiding a people-first HR function that supports a collaborative and service-driven organization.
The Director of Human Resources will lead all aspects of the City’s HR operations and strategy including effective leadership, planning, and administration of the City's human resources department; employee relations, human resource policies & compliance, benefit & leave administration, performance management, city-wide training and development, HRIS, budget administration, talent acquisition/EEO, compensation and classification, risk management and safety compliance.
This role will work closely with executive leadership and department heads to: Inform critical decisions including staff selection and development, interpretation and explanation of personnel rules and state/federal laws Develop and present personnel policy recommendations to City Council for approval Strengthen workforce planning and organizational effectiveness in support of citywide goals and objectives Support consistent and fair HR practices across departments Enhance employee engagement and retention efforts Continue building a responsive and trusted HR function
Key Priorities
- Continue advancing a positive and consistent employee experience.
- Strengthen partnerships with department leadership.
- Evaluate and enhance HR processes for efficiency and clarity.
- Support leadership development across the organization.
- Maintain compliance while adapting to evolving workforce needs
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, or related field.
- Seven (7) years of progressively responsible HR leadership experience, ideally in local government.
- PHR/SPHR, SHRM or PSHRA certification.
- Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to build trust across a diverse workforce.
- Experience advising senior leadership.