Assistant Director of Human Resources
City of Fredericksburg, Virginia · Fredericksburg, VA · 3 wk ago
On-siteHuman Resources$95k–$125k/yrFull-time
What You’ll Do
- Staff Development and Leadership Lead, coach, and develop Human Resources staff while helping shape departmental priorities and service delivery.
- Collaboration with Department Heads Partner with department heads on complex employee relations, performance management, leave, policy, and compliance matters.
- Process Improvements and Coordination Advance practical improvements in recruitment, classification and compensation, HRIS/pay and benefits coordination, and workforce initiatives.
- Interim Leadership Role Serve as Acting Director of Human Resources when the Director is absent.
Why Join the Fredericksburg Team?
- A Career with Purpose This is not simply an HR operations position. It is an opportunity to influence how a full-service local government supports its people, responds to change, and builds trust across the organization.
- Comprehensive Benefits The City offers a competitive benefits package that offers: medical, vision, and dental coverage, paid leave, paid training, and participation in the Virginia Retirement System.
Minimum Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in HR, public administration, business administration, management, or a closely related field.
- At least six years of progressively responsible professional HR experience, including supervisory, management, or lead responsibility.
- The ability to navigate sensitive personnel matters with discretion, fairness, and confidence.
- Strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to responsive public service.
Preferred Qualifications
- Public-sector or local government HR experience.
- SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, IPMA-SCP, IPMA-CP, SPHR, or PHR certification.