Assistant Director of Human Resources

Assistant Director
of Human Resources
CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA

Lead with purpose.   Influence the employee experience.   Help a city workforce thrive.

Hiring Range: $95,000 - $125,000 DOQ

What You’ll Do

As the Assistant Director of Human Resources, you will be the HR Director’s strategic partner and a trusted advisor to City leaders. You will help guide the systems, policies, relationships, and talent practices that enable employees to serve Fredericksburg well.

Why Join the Fredericksburg Team?

Comprehensive Benefits
The City offers a competitive benefits package that offers: medical, vision, and dental coverage, paid leave, paid training, and participation in the Virginia Retirement System.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in HR, public administration, business administration, management, or a closely related field.
• At least six years of progressively responsible professional HR experience, including supervisory, management, or lead responsibility.
• The ability to navigate sensitive personnel matters with discretion, fairness, and confidence.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to responsive public service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public-sector or local government HR experience.
• SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, IPMA-SCP, IPMA-CP, SPHR, or PHR certification.

BRING YOUR LEADERSHIP TO FREDERICKSBURG
This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to build a stable, rewarding career while serving the residents and businesses of Fredericksburg. Join a knowledgeable, dedicated team that values accuracy, fairness, collaboration, public service, and committed to the .