Human Resources Manager I

Human Resources Manager

The Alexandria Sheriff's Office is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Human Resources Manager. This key leadership position, under general supervision, is responsible for planning, directing, and managing all recruitment, selection, and promotional activities for both sworn and civilian roles within the Office.

The Human Resources Manager ensures departmental compliance with all applicable city, state, and federal regulations, with a focus on equal employment opportunity (EEO) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The position provides strategic guidance to department managers on leave and benefits in collaboration with the City’s Human Resources Department. Additionally, the role oversees the department’s payroll administration, leave management, and attendance tracking functions. The preferred candidate will demonstrate the ability to think critically, anticipate questions or challenges, respond appropriately, and lead a team proactively and efficiently.

What You Should Bring

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in human resources administration, including accepted methods and best practices related to recruitment, selection, and promotional processes. They should demonstrate experience in employee relations, performance management, as well as a working knowledge of relevant federal, state, city, and departmental regulations.

Candidates should be adept in the use of automated HR systems and capable of interpreting and applying labor law, recruitment practices, and benefit policies. Strong decision-making skills and the ability to resolve personnel issues efficiently are essential.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written are, as is the ability to work with discretion, maintain confidentiality, and offer sound advice to employees across all levels. The successful candidate should be self-directed, capable of managing responsibilities independently, and proficient in producing clear, concise reports and documentation.

The Opportunity – Examples of Work

Supervise and manage the daily operations of the Human Resources Section, including overseeing two human resources technicians and two civilian background investigators.

Screen, review, and manage deputy sheriff applicant tracking through an application database, ensuring data accuracy and timely processing.

Coordinate and oversee deputy sheriff assessment schedules, providing staff support as needed.

Manage job postings and recruitment activities for vacant positions, including oversight of the NEOGOV applicant tracking system.

Administer employee onboarding and maintain accurate personnel records in the MUNIS HRIS system, including processing salary adjustments, transfers, promotions, demotions, resignations, and retirements.

Oversee and process FMLA requests, collaborating with the Department of Human Resources Leave Coordinator to ensure proper processing.

Administer and oversee the Police Benevolent Fund, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining accurate records.

Review and process tuition assistance requests by established guidelines.

Manage and monitor the performance evaluation process to ensure timely and accurate merit processing.

Review and manage vacant and assigned position numbers, ensuring accurate classification of new hires.

Obtain Virginia Notary Commission within 90 days of hire date.

About the Department

The Alexandria Sheriff's Office is responsible for the operation of the William G. Truesdale Adult Detention Center, security at the Alexandria Courthouse, service of legal court documents, execution of court orders, transportation of prisoners, and maintaining general public safety and law enforcement.

As a highly professional organization, the Alexandria Sheriff's Office employs a combined staff of 203 individuals, including sworn deputy sheriffs and professional support staff. The Office is nationally accredited by several prestigious organizations: the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, the American Correctional Association, and the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. In recognition of these accomplishments, the National Sheriff's Association has awarded the Office the esteemed "Triple Crown Award." The Alexandria Sheriff's Office is also certified by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and the Virginia Department of Corrections.

Minimum & Additional Requirements

Four-Year college degree with completion of college-level courses in human resources, public or business administration; three-five years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor's degree or higher and five or more years progressively responsible human resources experience at a managerial level; and PHR, SPHR or other public Human Resources certification. Demonstrated experience in employee relations, payroll processing, disciplinary actions, setting policy, and conflict resolution. Five years of in-depth experience with Federal laws to include Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Wage and Hour, and EEO. Experience in managing large-volume, local and national recruitment efforts. Excellent written and verbal skills. Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships at all levels.

Notes

This position requires a polygraph exam, drug screening, and local and federal criminal history checks as part of the applicant background investigation.

There is no telework option for this position.