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Human Resources Generalist I

Fairfax County Government
$61,257.25 - $102,095.55 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, child care, paid holidays, long term disability, retirement plan
United States, Virginia, Fairfax
Feb 22, 2025

Job Announcement

The Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court (JDRDC) has jurisdiction over juvenile matters, offenses committed by adults against juveniles (youth under the age of 18), and family matters, except divorce, in Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, and the towns of Herndon, Vienna and Clifton. JDRDC is committed to the One Fairfax initiative, which promotes racial and social equity in services and employment practices.

Under the supervision of the HR Manager, assists the HR team with recruitment, employee relations, and assisting the Training Specialist III with trainings, as necessary. Assists with managing FMLA, ADA/Reasonable Accommodation, and Workers' Compensation issues as they arise.

Ensures that all employee files are accurate and that all documentation for both county and DJJ guidelines and assists with audits. Will be responsible for ongoing review of employee personnel files to ensure all documentation is saved accurately, main point of contact for Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court (JDRDC) HR inquiries. Coordinates review of all JDRDC hiring packets and responsible for scanning packets back to DHR. In coordination with Fairfax County Courthouse Sheriff's Office, assists all JDRDC staff in obtaining proxy card and ID badge for employees. Additionally, this position is responsible for the Volunteer and Intern program of agency wide multiple functions related to internships and volunteers in order to support the JDRDC mission and vision. For the volunteer program, supervises volunteer positions, interns and employees affiliated with the program services as appropriate.

Coordinates all aspects of the volunteer program including recruitment, background checks, interviews, record-keeping and ensuring we are in compliance with state, county and agency policies; data management; performance measures, recognition, training, and other related duties. Evaluate and create strategies to improve volunteer and intern retention. Represent the agency on county-wide initiatives, works closely with Volunteer Fairfax and other agency volunteer program managers on county-wide volunteer initiatives and related policies and standards.

The functional areas are human resources management and public administration.


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.)
Administers human resources programs for Department, i.e, tuition assistance, pay for
performance, FMLA;
Assists with employee relations issues;
Assists with workforce planning initiatives for department;
Researches and provides analysis of HR issues and initiatives;
Assists with recruitment processes for department.

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.)
Basic knowledge of principles of HR administration and management principles and practices;
Basic knowledge of federal, state, and county laws, regulations and ordinances pertaining to human resources;
Ability to use computer hardware and software;
Ability to gather and analyze data;
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with applicants, employees, and County officials;
Ability to speak and write effectively.

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.

BRIDGE CLASS EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Four years of increasingly complex technical administrative experience in the assigned functional area, comparable to experience at the Administrative Assistant IV, or higher, level. This class can serve as a bridge class enabling individuals who do not meet the educational

or professional experience standards listed above to qualify for this class

by possessing four years of increasingly complex technical administrative

experience in the assigned functional area, comparable to experience at the Administrative Assistant IV, or higher, level.

The purpose of this bridge class is to promote upward mobility within the Fairfax County workforce. However, persons qualifying for this class on the basis of their technical experience may not substitute this technical experience for education, or for professional experience, in order to qualify for other employment opportunities.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • This position is considered Emergency Service Personnel to ensure the continuity of essential operations, and will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency situation (i.e., weather, transportation, other disaster).
  • This position is designated as confidential under the county's Collective Bargaining Ordinance. This position assists and acts in a confidential capacity to persons who formulate, determine, and effectuate management policies with regard to labor relations.
  • The appointee to the position will be required to complete the following to the satisfaction of the employer:
  • Criminal Background Investigation
  • Child Protective Services Registry Check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • At least 1 year of experience managing recruitment and onboarding.
  • At least 1 year of experience managing FMLA matters.
  • At least 1 year of experience managing ADA matters.
  • At least 1 year of experience managing Worker's Compensation matters.
  • Intermediate level proficiency editing and maintaining SharePoint pages and document libraries.
  • At least 1 year of experience working in Smartsheet.
  • At least 1 year of experience working for local, state, or federal government and/or non-profit.
  • Intermediate-level proficiency in the following Microsoft products: Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote.
  • Ability to use a scanner, laptop/PC.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to travel to various locations throughout Fairfax County to provide coverage, attend meetings and trainings.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with others and make presentations.
  • Must be able to type on a keyboard.
  • Work is generally sedentary; however, employee may be required to walk, stand, bend, and lift/carry items up to 20 pounds.
  • All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include a practical 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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Requisition 25-00483


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