Human Resources Manager

Help Shape the Future of Hampton's Workforce The City of Hampton is seeking a strategic and collaborative 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. Why Join the City of Hampton? The City of Hampton offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant waterfront community committed to innovation, collaboration, and exceptional public service. As a Human Resources Manager , you'll help shape workforce strategies, support City leaders, and foster a high-performing organization while serving a community dedicated to growth and excellence. If you're ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply. Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to serving Hampton with excellence. This position will be posted until filled. Click here for a complete job description.