About the Department
The Prince William County Government Office of Human Resources is seeking a qualified candidate for a Human Resources Analyst position. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a service-focused HR team dedicated to delivering consistent, high-quality support to County departments.
In this position, you will gain exposure to a broad range of HR disciplines while contributing to efficient, data-informed service delivery. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your analytical skills and apply data-driven insights across key HR functions, including recruitment, benefits, performance management, classification, compensation, policy interpretation, and training.
About This Role
As an HR Analyst supporting a Line of Business (LOB) within the Office of Human Resources, you will play a critical role in partnering with Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs) who support County divisions. This position is essential to keeping the LOB organized, data-driven, and well-informed, while supporting and enhancing our service delivery model through streamlined and efficient HR processes.
You will provide day-to-day operational and analytical support to HRBPs, collaborate with Centers of Excellence (COEs), and help ensure consistency, compliance, and efficiency across HR practices.
Key ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide high-quality operational and analytical support within the Line of Business in partnership with HRBPs and COEs
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflows, and tracking tools
- Ensure the integrity and consistency of HR processes; recommend improvements and streamlining opportunities
- Support and track recruitment activities; assist HRBPs throughout the hiring process
- Assist in the preparation and delivery of training, LOB initiatives, and HR-related programs
- Interpret HR policies, procedures, SOPs, and workflows; provide recommendations and guidance
- Respond to and guide employees on general HR-related inquiries
- Collaborate with and support HRBPs and COEs to resolve complex employee and operational issues
- Promote and ensure adherence to HR best practices
- Interpret and ensure compliance with personnel policies and procedures
- Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned
Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or G.E.D and four (4) years of HR experience in benefits, recruitment, employee relations, classification and compensation, training, and performance management.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Bachelor’s degree or course work in Human Resource, Business or Public Administration, or a related field
- Experience working in local government
- Detail-oriented and highly organized, with strong follow-through
- Analytical and comfortable working with data tools to inform decisions
- A strong communicator who can explain HR policies and processes clearly
- Collaborative, with the ability to build effective partnerships across teams
- Experienced in HR generalist functions and eager to grow analytical skills
- Skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Outstanding interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated professional experience in HR functional areas including benefits, recruitment, classification and compensation, training, and performance management
- Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions consistent with policies and procedures
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in a variety of Microsoft Office Suite applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Self-motivation with excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution, organizational, time management, and project management skills
- Functional employment law knowledge and related state and federal regulations
Special Requirements: The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation, which will include a Criminal History Check, I-9 and E-Verify requirements.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:30am – 5:00pm. This is a telework eligible position.
Starting Salary Range: $84,000.00 -$95,000.00/yr.
We also offer great benefits including:
- Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
- Paid Annual Leave
- Paid Personal Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
- Optional Group Life Insurance
- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Development Opportunities
Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information.NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here.
Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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