Human Resources Director - Falls Church, Virginia

This position is open until filled; however, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by October 15, 2024.The City of Falls Church, Virginia, located less than seven miles from the heart of Washington D.C., is a unique and historic city. Affectionately known as “The Little City” due to its small size and close-knit community atmosphere, Falls Church takes pride in its independent spirit, environmental stewardship, and outstanding schools.Falls Church is seeking an equitable and principled servant leader to be its next Human Resources Director. Reporting to the Deputy City Manager for Internal Operations, the Director develops and implements policies, procedures, and programs to attract, retain, and manage a diverse workforce. The Director also manages the department budget including contracts and procurement related to HR services. This position oversees a team consisting of a Deputy Director, one HR Manager, and one HR Generalist.LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Streamline HR Processes and Modernize Personnel ManagementThe Human Resources Director will have the opportunity to lead efforts to overhaul the City’s personnel management systems, moving away from paper-based processes toward digital solutions. This includes improving workflows in collaboration with Finance, automating personnel actions currently housed in DocuSign, and implementing an efficient, integrated HRIS system to manage employee records.Drive Strategic Workforce Planning and Succession DevelopmentThis position will spearhead initiatives related to strategic workforce planning, addressing reactive staffing issues and focusing on long-term talent development. This will involve advancing succession planning, aligning workforce development with the City's strategic priorities, and ensuring that the compensation policies remain competitive. With a focus on both the big picture and detailed execution, the Director will help the City proactively manage its workforce to meet future challenges.Foster a Fair, Consistent, and Transparent HR CultureThe Human Resources Director will ensure that the department serves as the "calm center" of the organization, consistently applying policies with fairness and empathy. They will focus on reinforcing a culture of good governance through honest and transparent communication, particularly around compensation and employee relations. In collaboration with executive leadership, the Director will define the City’s employee value proposition, helping to build a cohesive brand and a positive workplace environment.The starting salary for this position will be $170,000 - $190,000, based on the background and qualifications of the successful candidate. In addition, the City offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, pension plan, deferred compensation plan, flexible spending account, life and long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, free parking, credit union membership, and more. See

http://www.fallschurchva.gov/benefits

for additional information.This position requires a bachelor’s degree in an applicable field, master’s degree preferred, along with at least ten years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, including recruitment, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and employee training and development. IPMA-SCP/PSHRA-SCP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or other related HR certifications are preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.For more information, please contact Anne Lewis at anne.lewis@bakertilly.com or 703-923-8214.During the selection process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation with the agreement of the Falls Church Human Resources Department. The City of Falls Church does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability.

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