Human Resources Manager - Fire Department

Human Resources Manager - Fire Department

Salary

$65,000.00 - $85,000.00 Annually

Location

900 Church St, Lynchburg, VA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2026LFDHR

Department

Fire

Opening Date

09/14/2026

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Description

The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Lynchburg is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to provide strategic and operational HR leadership for the Lynchburg Fire Department.

This position serves as a key liaison between the Fire Department and the City's Department of Human Resources, ensuring compliance with City policies, labor regulations, and best practices while supporting the Fire Department's unique operational needs.

This position is considered essential personnel, which means that it is required to work when the City is closed due to public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions or inclement weather.

Hiring range depends on qualifications.

Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Collaborating with Recruitment Committee/Team
• Act as a liaison with the centralized Department of Human Resources on human resources matters for the Fire Department
• Coordinate with the centralized Department of Human Resources on hiring, employee relations, classification, compensation and benefits
• Support the Fire Department in talent acquisition strategies, including managing the hiring and onboarding process in partnership with centralized Human Resources
• Advise on and assist with employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and grievance resolution, ensuring alignment with City policy
• Oversee performance management processes and ensure timely completion of evaluations
• Collaborating with Human Resources on overseeing FMLA & Workers Compensation processes
• Monitor compliance with City, state, and federal HR policies and regulations specific to public safety operations in the Fire Department
• Oversee all promotional processes and serve as a liaison with external vendors and centralized Human Resources

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business/Public Administration, or a related field
• Five (5) years of professional human resources generalist experience
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Federal/state benefits, healthcare and employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, FLSA, and federal hiring practices and regulations
• Functions and policies of assigned department
• Human Resources best practices

Skills

• Interpersonal communication
• Oral/written communication
• Presentations
• Customer service
• Negotiation and conflict resolution
• Leadership and team development/building
• Researching, budgeting, and record keeping

Abilities

• Troubleshoot, research, and accurately interpret benefits and human resources laws and regulations
• Plan and lead projects from beginning to end, develop timelines and documentation of processes, including all appropriate departments/personnel within and outside of the City
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with City employees, managers, officials, and outside vendors
• Multi-task and manage competing priorities
• Work independently with minimal supervision, as well as within a team environment
• Manage confidential/sensitive data with a high degree of confidentiality
• Problem solve
• Manage time effectively
• Prioritize
• Demonstrate moral and ethical integrity
• Think critically and make sound judgements

Additional Requirements

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, IPMA-HR, HRCI -PHR, HRCI-SPHR or similar HR certification or the ability to obtain one of these certifications within one (1) year of employment
• Experience working in a centralized HR structure
• Experience supporting fire, police, or other public safety agencies
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality
• Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position

The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the Citys goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.

• Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS);

the City's contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit

• Life insurance at no cost to the employee

• Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.

• Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance

• Paid Time Off

• Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position

Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans

Additional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures

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Please describe your specific experience in one or more HR functional areas such as compensation, recruitment, workforce development or organizational development.

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Please list your human resources, compensation or benefits professional association affiliations and certifications.

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Do you have experience of working with public safety agencies? If so, in what capacity?

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Please describe your work experience in a professional team environment.

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Please describe your experience in delivering presentations and/or training to groups.

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Employer City of Lynchburg

Address 900 Church Street

Lynchburg, Virginia, 24504

Phone (434) 455-4200

Website https://www.lynchburgva.gov/human-resources