Description

This position will remain open until filled. The first screening of applications will take place at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025. Applications received after that date may be reviewed and considered as they are received. An essential function of this position is the ability to work in person and physically report for work on site.

Job Summary:

This position partners with the Director of Human Resources to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Talent Acquisition and Employment Department. The role advances the division’s mission by ensuring an effective talent management strategy that supports instructional quality and organizational excellence. Key responsibilities include guiding talent workforce planning, supporting with recruitment and selection process, and fostering positive candidate experiences and engagement. The position ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as division policies, and serves as the primary designee for the Director of Human Resources.

Essential Responsibilities Specific to this Job:

• Collaborate with the Director to implement division-wide human capital strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Lead strategic initiatives such as diversity recruitment, workforce analytics, and employee engagement programs to build leadership capacity and support succession planning.
• Assist in designing, executing, and monitoring the department’s Continuous Improvement Plan, ensuring alignment with division-wide priorities and the Human Capital Framework.
• Serve as a key advisor on human capital policy development and continuous improvement efforts.
• Oversee daily recruitment and staffing operations, ensuring equitable and timely hiring practices.
• Support the management of staffing plans and departmental budget to align resources with strategic priorities.
• Strengthen talent pipelines through partnerships with colleges, universities, and professional organizations.
• Co-lead onboarding and orientation programs to foster early engagement and improve retention.
• Support school-based and division leaders with interviewing and selecting highly qualified candidates.
• Manage and evaluate supervisory staff responsible for certified employment, certified staffing, and compliance functions.
• Ensure accurate personnel records management and adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develop systems for data collection and reporting to forecast employment needs and inform strategic short and long-term objectives for the Talent Acquisition and Employment Department.
• Provide guidance to administrators on employee relations, disciplinary procedures, and policy interpretation.
• Support grievance investigations and documentation, escalating complex cases to the Director as needed.
• Participate in collective bargaining preparation and serve as a resource during negotiations.
• Coordinate professional development opportunities for staff.
• Assist in designing and delivering division-wide training for administrators on human resource responsibilities.
• Support evaluation processes for departmental staff and monitor documentation for consistency and compliance across the division.
• Lead initiatives that promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture and enhance employee engagement.
• Analyze engagement data and recommend strategies to improve retention and overall employee satisfaction.
• Represent the department on cross-functional committees within the organization and in external partnerships.
• Act as the Director’s designee when needed, ensuring continuity of operations and decision-making.

Requirements

At minimum, candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Human Resources, public school administration, or related field with at least 5 years progressive responsibility in the Human Resources field.  Professional and supervisory experience such as direct experience in exempt level Human Resources, school administration, and/or public administration is preferred.  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors:

• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation
• Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Principles, practices, educational policies, and administrative directives for human resources management and trends in a public-school environment
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal agencies, laws, and regulations on matters relating to employment laws, school laws, and the School Division's human resource functions
• Knowledge of employee training and development, recruitment and retention, testing, and equal opportunity employment programs and documentation polices for human resources management
• Knowledge of principles of strategic planning tools for performance, data, and conflict management initiatives in compliance with established guidelines for the Human Resources Department
• Knowledge of principles and methods for educational leadership techniques for curriculum and budget development in a public-school environment
• Knowledge of departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures for human resources management
• Knowledge of Prince William County Public Schools policies and procedures
• Skills in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Skills in developing and writing standardized operational procedures
• Skills in presenting and explaining report findings to an audience
• Skills in analytical and critical thinking to exercise sound judgement in decision-making
• Skills in assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments
• Skills in tracking and monitoring of budgetary funds
• Ability to develop short and long-range goals, objectives, and performance standards
• Ability to identify and develop strategies for achieving goals
• Ability to ensuring compliance with regulations and laws
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work appropriately to meet deadlines
• Ability to develop an effective budget and comprehensive performance management and compensation programs
• Ability to exercise sound leadership to recognize departmental human resource issues and recommend appropriate solutions
• Ability to develop reports and present recommendations
• Ability to facilitate training and development initiatives
• Ability to accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Ability to manage projects through completion