Employee Relations Business Partner II/III #45036

The City of Virginia Beach is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Human Resources Business Partner II/III to join our HR team. This role will lead and manage all aspects of employee relations for assigned departments. This includes conducting investigations, administering policies, advising on performance and conduct matters, coaching managers, ensuring compliance with employment laws. If you enjoy self-directed work and have a passion for problem solving, this is the position for you!

The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in ER as a Business Partner, Analyst or Specialist. Extensive knowledge and experience applying state and federal labor and employment laws, including EEO, ADA, FMLA, etc. Workplace investigation experience, and conflict resolution abilities as well as the ability to communicate and interact with diverse populations on complex matters related to ER is required.

The position may be classified as a Human Resource Business Partner II or Human Resource Business Partner III depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for ER matters, including performance management, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation.
• Conduct Workplace Investigations and draft comprehensive investigative reports.
• Advise on corrective action, performance improvement plans, and progressive discipline.
• Coordinate and engage in the ADA interactive process and draft ADA Accommodation Plans.
• Recommend appropriate courses of action to resolve conflicts and issues effectively.
• Collaborate with the HR team to design and deliver training programs on ER topics.
• Lead and coordinate various projects and programs within the ER division.
• Research, analyze and develop statistical and narrative reports, offering recommendations on HR-related issues to support informed decision-making and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including EEO, ADA, FMLA, and other relevant legislation.
• Assist in the development and updating of HR policies and procedures.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications :

• Prior professional-level experience in employee relations or as an HR Business Partner, Analyst, or Specialist.
• Extensive working knowledge of state and federal labor/employment laws (EEO, ADA, FMLA, etc.).
• Proven ability to lead sensitive investigations and resolve workplace disputes.
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and written communication skills.
• Experience advising managers and senior leaders in a complex or public sector environment

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The City offers a generous benefits package such as health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans. Other key benefits include:

• 13+ holidays
• Annual Leave and Sick Leave
• Paid maternity/paternity and parental leave
• Leave donation program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development

This position offers a remote/hybrid work schedule arrangement and career progression opportunity.

The City of Virginia Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.