Human Resources Business Partner

Prince William County Human Resources is excited to announce a career opportunity for a Human Resources Business Partner. If you are an experienced HR Generalist or HR Analyst, ready to elevate your career, this is your chance to step into the strategic and influential role of Human Resources Business Partner!

The HR Business Partner Role 

As an HRBP, you will serve as a trusted strategic advisor, leading key initiatives and providing expert, solutions-focused guidance to your assigned departments. You will play a critical role in aligning HR strategies with organizational goals. Core responsibilities include:

• Serves as a strategic partner to assigned departments and lines of business, aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals and County Strategic Plan.
• Provides day-to-day HR consultation to leaders and employees on employee relations, performance management, and workplace policies.
• Supports workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational design efforts in partnership with leadership.
• Advises managers on talent management processes, including recruitment, onboarding, development, and retention strategies.
• Facilitates and supports performance review cycles, goal setting, and employee development planning.
• Manages and resolves employee relations matters, assists with conducting investigations as needed and ensuring consistent application of policies.
• Ensures compliance with employment laws, internal policies, and HR best practices.
• Supports change management initiatives, including reorganizations, process improvements, and culture initiatives for assigned departments
• Partners with HR Centers of Excellence (CoE) (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards,  (benefits, classification and compensation), Organizational Development, Policy and Compliance) to deliver integrated HR solutions.
• Assists with analyzing HR metrics and trends (turnover and engagement) to provide data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Promotes a customer-centered approach to Human Resources by delivering responsive, high-quality HR support.
• Assists with employee communications, engagement initiatives, and policy education as needed with partnership with the CoE.

Our County government is divided int four (4) quadrant/ line of businesses. In this role, you will support two quadrants:

• Mobility, Economic Growth & Resiliency
• Safe & Secure Community

With the assigned departments:

• Police
• Public Safety Communications
• Planning

Key Responsibilities

• Delivers outstanding customer centered service to HR staff, department leaders, and applicants
• Assists with designing and executing effective recruitment strategies
• Advising HR policies, procedures, and compliance matters
• Assists with the administration of leave and retirement benefits
• Ensures adherence to Collective Bargaining Agreements and grievance procedures
• Leads and supports special projects as needed

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Requirements: High school diploma or G.E.D. and 5 years of progressive HR experience. 

The preferred candidate will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree or college courses in Business or Human Resources
• HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR)
• Experience in local government
• Proven success in an HR Generalist, Analyst or Business Partner role
• Strong communication skills - both written and verbal
• Solid understanding of employment laws and HR best practices
• Familiarity with benefits, classification and compensation principles

Work Schedule & Flexibility

• Monday–Friday, either 8:00 AM–4:30 PM or 8:30 AM–5:00 PM (37.5 hours/week)
• This position has a set rotation of in-office scheduling and an alternate work location (home) scheduling. 
• Employees are expected to come into the office, on work from home days for in-person meetings and / or training as needed.
• Scheduling is subject to change as business needs warrant.

Special Requirements
 The selected candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $83,272.80 - $ 112,663.20/yr. In addition to great pay, we also offer the following benefits including:  

• Virginia Retirement (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.

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Closing Date: January 25, 2026