Manager, Employee Relations & Talent Development

Manager, Employee Relations & Talent Development

Hiring Range: $80,000-$86,000

Work Location:

Hampton - 650

Full Time

Telework options are subject to change based on business needs

Work Schedule:

8am – 5pm Monday – Friday. Some evenings and weekends may be required

The mission of Virginia Peninsula Community College (VPCC) is to change lives and transform our community through diverse, inclusive, and equitable education and workforce training, excellent support and services, and innovative partnerships. The Office of Human Resources (HR) seeks to attract, develop, and retain a talented workforce dedicated to the success of our employees, students, and the community. HR is committed to fostering an environment of respect, collaboration, and continuous learning, ensuring that every employee is supported, empowered, and equipped to contribute to the college’s mission of academic excellence and community service.

The Manager of Employee Relations & Talent Development serves as the college subject matter expert and strategic leader for employee relations, workplace investigations, grievance administration, policy interpretation, compliance, and manages organizational learning initiatives. This position provides leadership and consultation to employees and supervisors across the College and partners with others to aid in the success of the orgainzation.

The job duties/responsibilities of the include and are not limited to:

• Employee Relations Leadership:
  Serve as primary resource for employee relations consultation, investigations, coaching, performance management, discipline, labor relations support, and supervisor training.
• EEOC & External Complaint Management:
  Lead EEOC/OCR responses, partner with counsel and leadership, identify trends, and standardize investigation protocols.
• Grievance Process Administration:
  Serve as grievance SME, advise on procedures and hearings, coordinate compliance, and maintain records.
• Policy Interpretation & Compliance:
  Interpret policies and laws, develop guidance, monitor legislative changes, and recommend updates.
• Training, Capacity Building & College Support:
  Manage the Talent Development Specialist position and aid in development and deliverance of training. Lead direct report in conducting needs assessments, coaching leaders, and lead organizational development initiatives.
• Performance Mangement:
  Develops and manages a comprehensive performance management system that focuses on goal setting, performance review and a performance improvement process. Directs the Talent Development Specialist and takes an active role in organizing efforts focused on evaluation processes for all employees.
• Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement:
  Maintain records, analyze trends, develop metrics, and recommend process improvements.
  
  Committee Participation:
  Support organizational initiatives by participating with various committees including but not limited to Title IX representation and Threat Assessment.
• Performs other duties as assigned withihn the scope of knowledge, skills, and abilties associated with the role.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Progressive HR experience in employee relations, investigations, compliance, grievance administration, and training and development.
• Knowledge of employment laws, policies, and HR best practices.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Human Capital Management systems.

• Comprehensive knowledge of employee relations principles, practices, and procedures, including performance management, corrective action, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations, including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, Title IX, and other applicable employment statutes.
• Knowledge of grievance administration, complaint resolution processes, and administrative hearing procedures.
• Knowledge of…