HR Enterprise Strategic Initiative Program Manager

Job Announcement The Department of Human Resources (DHR) is seeking an experienced strategic leader to serve as the HR Enterprise Strategic Initiatives Program Manager. This role reports to Fairfax County’s Human Resources (HR) Director and leads high visibility, countywide human capital initiatives designed to modernize HR programs, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and improve employee experience throughout the workforce lifecycle. This position is responsible for conducting strategic assessments of HR service delivery, implementing countywide initiatives, guiding organizational change, and building an agile and employee centered HR environment. The incumbent partners closely with the HR Director, Office of the County Executive, and HR and department leadership to advance priorities related to organizational performance, workforce capability, employee engagement, wellbeing, and HR modernization. This is a highly visible role requiring exceptional judgment, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead complex initiatives across multiple stakeholders. Why Join Us? Lead enterprise-wide initiatives that directly influence the future of Fairfax County's workforce.

• Partner with executive leadership to solve complex organizational challenges.
• Drive innovation and modernization in a nationally recognized local government.
• Make a meaningful impact on employee engagement, wellbeing, talent strategies, and workforce performance.
• Help build an agile, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, change agent, and collaborative leader who is energized by tackling complex challenges and delivering transformational results.

This Emergency Service Personnel position requires the incumbent to report to work during emergencies to ensure continuity of critical operations and services. Emergency service duties are a condition of employment and an essential function of the position. 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 job description.)

• Under the direction of the Director of DHR, advises senior level FCG staff on topics related to assigned priorities;
• Guides and informs key initiatives deemed relevant and particularly identified as having significant impact in advancing the County's priorities;
• Acts as a technical advisor and knowledge leader on matters related to assigned priorities to shape critical policies and programs within and across departments and outside groups;
• Facilitates communication, coordination, and collaboration within and between the DHR and the Deputy County Executives, Department Directors, internal and external stakeholders;
• Fosters strategic, collective leadership in support of the assigned priorities and the development and pursuit of identified county goals.

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.)

• Advanced knowledge of the human resources laws, principles, and practices, including strong HR data and HR information systems and technology acumen;
• Knowledge of organizational development practices and principles;
• Ability to conduct high level qualitative and quantitative analysis;
• Ability to analyze complex cross functional human capital problems and recommend solutions;
• Ability to plan and lead high-visibility, complex, multi-faceted human capital projects;
• Ability to prepare and present high-level presentations;
• Ability to gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of the officials, employees and the public;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of professional, technical and support staff;
• Ability to manage and guide organizational change;
• Ability to motivate others towards completion of a goal.

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; plus, six years of professional-level human resources including three years of specialized experience as a senior HR analyst.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience leading cross-functional teams through all phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution, delivery, evaluation and closure, including coaching and mentoring project teams. Technically proficient in project management principles and tools.
• Extensive experience working with HR data, analytics, and technology tools to deliver strategic workforce insights and drive data-informed decision-making.
• Five or more years of experience presenting complex information to executive level stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience:
• Leading strategic, cross-departmental HR initiatives.
• Conducting organizational assessments or analyses.
• Leading change management processes and activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and computer/laptop. Ability to read information and data from a computer screen. Generally, works in an office environment yet may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting. Job is generally sedentary in nature, and requires walking, standing, sitting (for long periods of time). Uses hands to grasp, handle, or feel. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview; may include exercise. Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for 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. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.Benefits Merit Positions Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

Please click here for a summary of our benefits. NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid For additional details please visit the County's benefits webpage.

Non-Merit Positions

• Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Flexible Spending Program
• Deferred Compensation
• Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
• No benefits