Police Human Resources Manager

Police Human Resources Manager

Salary

$99,692.06 - $130,968.76 Annually

Location

Alexandria, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2027-00512

Department

Alexandria Police Department

Division

ADMIN SERVICES BUREAU

Opening Date

08/11/2026

Closing Date

8/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Max Number of Applicants

70

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ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER I

"Preserving the Past, while Innovating our Future!"

An Overview

Are you an experienced human resources professional who thrives in a complex, fast-paced environment where sound judgment, discretion, and strong partnerships matter? The Alexandria Police Department is seeking a Human Resources Manager I to help lead critical HR functions that support both our employees and the Department's public safety mission. This position offers the opportunity to advise leaders, manage complex employee and compliance matters, support a skilled HR team, and help strengthen the processes that keep a diverse law-enforcement organization of over 400 employees operating effectively.

This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on employee support, organizational effectiveness, and the Department's ability to serve the community. We invite you to bring your experience, judgment, and leadership to a role where human resources is an essential part of the mission.

Position Overview

The Human Resources Manager I manages key human resources functions for the Alexandria Police Department and serves as a professional advisor to command staff, managers, supervisors, and employees. The position oversees employee relations issues, leave compliance and workers' comp programs, payroll and attendance administration, and the effective delivery of recruitment, selection, and promotional services.

This is a hands-on HR management role requiring direct involvement in complex employee matters, including FMLA, Workers' Compensation, employee relations issues, payroll and leave administration, and other issues requiring independent judgment and detailed knowledge of applicable laws, policies, and departmental practices. The incumbent supervises Human Resources staff, addresses complex or escalated personnel matters, and helps ensure departmental HR practices comply with applicable employment laws, City regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and departmental directives. The position also coordinates with City Human Resources, Risk Management, Finance, the City Attorney's Office, and other partners on sensitive and complex matters requiring substantial independent judgment and discretion.

What You Should Bring

The ideal candidate will be an experienced, hands-on human resources professional who can independently manage complex HR matters and provide knowledgeable guidance in a fast-paced law-enforcement environment. This position requires someone who can move comfortably between advising leadership, managing sensitive employee matters, supervising staff, and working directly with the day-to-day HR processes that support a 24-hour public-safety workforce.

• Strong practical experience administering FMLA and Workers' Compensation, including case management, documentation, employee and supervisor guidance, return-to-work coordination, and compliance.
• Significant employee relations experience, including advising managers and supervisors on performance concerns, policy application, workplace accommodations, and other sensitive personnel matters.
• Experience working closely with payroll and timekeeping functions and resolving complex pay and leave matters associated with a 24-hour workforce, including overtime, shift differentials, varying schedules, and special pay provisions.
• The ability to exercise independent judgment, manage multiple priorities, and provide sound HR recommendations in complex or non-routine situations.
• Strong supervisory, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support staff while maintaining effective relationships with employees, supervisors, command staff, and organizational partners.
• Direct human resources experience supporting a police or law-enforcement organization is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily HR operations and supervise, develop, and support HR staff.
• Administer FMLA, Workers' Compensation, accommodation, and return-to-work processes including case review, documentation, tracking, compliance, employee and supervisor guidance, and return-to-work coordination.
• Advises leadership and employees on employee relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, workplace accommodations, leave administration, and interpretation of City and departmental policies.
• Directs and monitors payroll, leave, timekeeping, and attendance functions for a 24-hour workforce; works closely with payroll staff to resolve complex issues involving overtime, shift differentials, special pay provisions, leave usage, and employee pay.
• Provides management oversight and support for recruitment, selection, hiring, and promotional functions; establishes priorities, supports consistent and compliant processes, and addresses complex or escalated matters.
• Interprets and administers applicable employment laws, regulations, collective bargaining agreement provisions, and departmental requirements as they relate to pay, leave, timekeeping, personnel processes, and assigned HR functions.
• Reviews, develops, and maintains human resources policies, departmental directives, standard operating procedures, reports, correspondence, and other documentation.
• Conducts research and analyzes workforce, compensation, turnover, staffing, scheduling, and operational data; prepares findings and recommendations to support departmental decision-making.
• Coordinates with City Human Resources, Risk Management, Finance, the City Attorney's Office, and other partners regarding grievances, employment claims, audits, reporting requirements, and other complex personnel matters.
• Maintains and audits confidential personnel and related records; provides HR-related training and guidance; and represents the Department in meetings, workgroups, audits, grievance-related proceedings, and other HR matters.

Minimum & Additional Requirements

Four-Year College Degree with completion of college-level courses in human resources, public or business administration; three-five years of progressively-responsible experience in Human Resources; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Seven or more years of progressively responsible professional human resources experience, including three or more years supervising HR staff or managing a major human resources function or program.
• Five or more years of professional human resources experience directly supporting a police or law-enforcement organization.
• Demonstrated experience independently advising management on complex employee relations and disciplinary matters.
• Substantial hands-on experience administering FMLA and Workers' Compensation programs.
• Experience overseeing or working closely with payroll, timekeeping, leave, and attendance functions for a complex 24-hour workforce.
• Experience interpreting and administering collective bargaining agreement provisions affecting pay, leave, scheduling, overtime, discipline, or related personnel processes.

Notes

This position requires the successful completion of the following pre-employment background checks:

• Polygraph
• Drug Screen
• CJIS security training
• Criminal Background Checks (local and federal)

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, military status, or disability.

We are proud to welcome you to explore the City of Alexandrias excellent benefits and programs!

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The benefits referenced on this site, may be changed from time to time without notice. Temporary and some part-time positions are not eligible for these benefits. For further information, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team of Human Resources at DHR.TA@alexandriava.gov.

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I understand that failure to thoroughly and accurately complete the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on my application and the "Supplemental Questionnaire" will result in my application being rejected. In connection with my application for employment with the Alexandria Police Department, I understand that the Alexandria Police Department will conduct a criminal history background investigation and may request Investigative Consumer Reports. The Alexandria Police Department will consider the information confidential and will use it solely for employment-related purposes. By providing my date of birth and social security number (SSN), I expressly authorize the Alexandria Police Department to perform a background investigation and use the resulting information in conjunction with my application for employment. I further understand that any and all information contained in my application submittals or otherwise disclosed to the Alexandria Police Department may be utilized for the purpose of determining my suitability to work in the Alexandria Police Department. I have read and understand the above information.

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HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY OR CLASS 1 OR 2 MISDEMEANOR BY ANY CRIMINAL COURT SINCE THE AGE OF 18 YEARS? Individuals convicted of a felony or class 1 or class 2 misdemeanor are ineligible for certain positions, including ECT, Parking Enforcement Officer, Police Officer and Sheriff.

• Yes
• No

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Public safety positions require a pre-employment check. Please provide your date of birth. Please format as xx-xx-xxxx.

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Public safety positions require a pre-employment check. Please provide your social security number. Please format as xxx-xx-xxxx.

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Do you have any previous Sworn or Civilian public safety (Police, Sheriff, Fire, Emergency Communications) experience in a law enforcement environment? This could include such positions as Parking Enforcement Officer, Dispatcher, Crime Analyst, etc)

• Yes
• No

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Are you a United States citizen or have you been a lawful resident of the United States ?

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If you served in the military, did you receive an Honorable Discharge?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

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Do you have prior experience for this position?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, briefly describe the directly related experience. If no, enter N/A.

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Which best describes your education and experience as it relates to the minimum qualifications for this position?

• I possess a four-year college degree with college-level coursework in human re-sources, public administration, or business administration and three or more years of progressively responsible human resources experience.
• I possess an equivalent combination of education, training, and progressively re-sponsible human resources experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• I do not meet the minimum qualifications described above

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If you selected that you meet the minimum qualifications through an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, please describe the combination you are relying on to meet the minimum requirements. Include your education or training and the amount and type of progressively responsible human resources experience you possess. If this does not apply to you, enter "N/A."

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How many years of progressively responsible professional human resources experience do you possess?

• Less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years but less than 7 years
• 7 years but less than 10 years
• 10 or more years

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How many years of experience do you possess directly supervising human resources staff or managing a major human resources function or program?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years but less than 7 years
• 7 or more years

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How many years of professional human resources experience do you possess directly supporting a police or law enforcement organization?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years but less than 7 years
• 7 or more years

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Please describe your professional human resources experience directly supporting a police or law enforcement organization. Include the type of agency, whether you supported sworn personnel, professional/civilian staff, or both; the approximate size of the workforce; your HR responsibilities; and your level of independent decision-making. If you do not possess this experience, enter "N/A."

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How many years of experience do you possess independently administering FMLA and/or Workers' Compensation cases?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years but less than 7 years
• 7 or more years

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Describe your experience administering FMLA and Workers' Compensation. Include your responsibility for determining or reviewing eligibility, tracking leave or claims, communicating with employees and supervisors, coordinating return-to-work issues, maintaining required documentation, and resolving complex cases. Clearly identify whether you administered FMLA, Workers' Compensation, or both. If you do not possess this experience, enter "N/A."

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Describe your experience working with payroll, timekeeping, leave, and attendance for a complex or 24-hour workforce. Include experience with items such as shift differentials, overtime, varying work schedules, special pay provisions, leave administration, and resolving pay or leave discrepancies. If you do not possess this experience, enter "N/A."

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How many years of experience do you possess independently advising managers or supervisors on complex employee relations matters, including performance management and disciplinary actions?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years but less than 7 years
• 7 or more years

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Describe your experience interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreements or other labor agreements in an HR capacity. Include the provisions you regularly worked with and your role in matters involving pay, leave, scheduling, overtime, discipline, grievances, or related personnel processes. If you do not possess this experience, enter "N/A."

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What additional skills do you possess that would benefit the Alexandria Police Department. Please explain:

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Employer City of Alexandria

Address City Hall

421 King Street,

Alexandria, Virginia, 22314

Phone 7037463784

Website http://alexandriava.gov/jobs