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.

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