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Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is seeking a HR Generalist II to be a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine RECenters, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level.

This position performs full-performance, professional human resources work to include a variety of HR duties. Exercises considerable independent judgment operates with a high degree of autonomy to troubleshoot and solve complex issues and apply systemic solutions to human capital business problems. Serves as the program lead for all employee relations and performance management issues, and as such must advise senior Park Authority leadership and individual employees on complex regulatory and workplace concerns. Provides strategic services, support, and counsel to the Park Authority's employees. Also supports other human resource program and initiatives, to include the development and implementation of human resources policies, programs and services, employee communications, safety and risk management, human capital project management, and countywide liaison functions.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

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.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

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.

Employment Standards

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working as an entry level human resources generalist.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
HR Certification a plus (PHR, SHRM-CP, IPMA-CP).
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Experience with human resources information systems.
Experience providing consultation on employee relations issues.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
Attention to detail, problems solving skills and ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

None.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and child protective services registry check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sedentary with walking and lifting less than 5 pounds. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.

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