Director of Human Resources

DutiesHelpDesigns and executes successful and adaptable staffing strategies for a variety of positions - attorneys, law enforcement officers, clerical and administrative support staff, and professional staff.Oversees a full range of recruitment functions - applicant screening, development of interview questions and testing, and creation of selection criteria.Provides limited counsel to staff on grievances, adverse actions, equal employment opportunity, and employment dispute resolution issues, and serves as one of the employment dispute resolution coordinators within the Eastern District of Virginia.Updates and develops new position descriptions. Compares local position descriptions to national guidelines and coordinates executive review and approval. Ensures accuracy and fairness of compensation.Oversees the administration of the automated human resources management information system (HRMIS) within the Eastern District of Virginia.Counsels employees about federal benefits, including health and life insurance, retirement, leave, ancillary benefits, and workers compensation.Oversees personnel processing activities including new hires, pay changes, transfers, bonuses, separation - cradle to grave personnel administration. This includes ensuring compliance with appropriate guidelines, policies, management initiatives, employee equity standards and approved internal controls.Oversees the secure maintenance of human resources records, including all employee related documents, payroll, and leave records.Manages HR management-level staff, including HR specialists and generalists.