Human Resources Manager

Would you like the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant waterfront community committed to innovation, collaboration, and exceptional service? The City of Hampton is seeking a strategic Human Resources Manager to join our HR leadership team. In this key role, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to City leaders, providing strategic HR guidance, leading employee relations initiatives, ensuring employment law compliance, and advancing programs that support a high-performing workforce. If you're passionate about partnering with leaders, solving complex workplace challenges, and making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do

As the Human Resources Manager, you will:

• Serve as a strategic HR partner, advising City leaders on employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Assist with labor relations activities, including contract administration and collective bargaining support.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment law compliance (EEO, ADAAA, FLSA, USERRA, and other applicable regulations).
• Lead employee relations efforts, including workplace investigations, grievance administration, and performance coaching.
• Monitor legal and regulatory changes and recommend updates to HR policies and practices.
• Supervise, coach, and develop Human Resources staff while fostering a high-performing team.
• Support HR strategic initiatives, departmental priorities, and budget planning.
• Develop and implement HR policies, programs, and best practices to enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Design and deliver training on leadership, employee relations, compliance, and other HR topics.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• A strategic thinker who can build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.
• An experienced employee relations professional with strong investigative and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledgeable in employment law and HR best practices.
• An effective communicator who can confidently advise leaders on complex personnel matters.
• A collaborative leader who develops employees and promotes a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Skilled at balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day operational responsibilities.