Employee Relations and Compliance Manager

$90,470 - $142,537 / year, DOQ + Full-Time County Benefits 

The Employee Relations and Compliance Manager provides leadership and oversight for employee relations, workplace investigations, employee conduct, corrective and disciplinary processes, grievance administration, leave administration, workplace accommodations, unemployment claims, employment-related policy administration, and Human Resources (HR) compliance activities. The Employee Relations and Compliance Manager promotes consistent application of personnel policies and employment practices and supports compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment requirements. The position leads the administration of employee leave programs, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave and other applicable employer-provided leave as well as coordinates the interactive process and workplace accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Labor Relation or related field and seven years of relevant experience.
• Two years of supervisor and team development experience.
• Expert knowledge of employee relations and workplace investigations principles and practices.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, FMLA requirements, leave administration, ADA employment requirements, and unemployment claims administration.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive employee relations information consistent with applicable law, policy, and legitimate business requirements.
• Ability to conduct fair, thorough, and appropriately documented workplace investigations.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating cases involving overlap of ADA, FMLA, and workers’ compensation.
• Communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, department directors, and executive teams.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Customer-service mindset with the ability to work with employees at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Click here ​for full job description. Accepting applications until position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.

James City County is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance with completing the employment application, please contact the HR Department at 757-253-6680 or email HR.Recruit@jamescitycountyva.gov.

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