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Human Resource Supervisor - Parks and Recreation
City of Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation
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Posted: 02-Jul-25
Location: Virginia Beach , Virginia
Type: Full-time
Salary: $59,843.74 - $92,757.80
Categories:
Finance/HR
Operations
Sector:
Recreation
Preferred Education:
High School
Additional Information:
Hybrid/Remote is allowed.
Internal Number: 44835
Applications will be accepted online https://virginiabeach.gov/careers July 3-8/ 2025.
The Human Resources Supervisor oversees essential HR functions that keep our department running smoothly and support a positive employee experience from start to finish. This role provides leadership in recruitment, payroll, and leave management while also guiding key talent development efforts—including internships, mentorship, and employee development programs.
More than just managing systems and processes, the HR Supervisor helps shape a workplace culture where employees feel valued, supported, and connected to their purpose. This leader plays a critical role in ensuring our people practices align with our department’s mission and values—helping team members see not just what they do, but why it matters.
Your Role
Provide supervision and strategic oversight of department-wide Human Resources & Payroll Services
Manage the employee experience for 1,300+ full-time and part-time staff across key areas, including payroll and leave administration, FMLA, workers’ compensation, and return-to-work processes, HRIS data integrity and digital timekeeping, performance management, recruitment and hiring experience programs, pre-employment screening and onboarding, internship program and college outreach, policy implementation and interpretation, leadership and staff development programs.
Manage, develop, audit, and revise Department Directives, SOPs, job descriptions, roles & responsibilities, working conditions and similar to ensure alignment with laws, city strategy, and council directives. Ensure consistent and equitable interpretation, application, and administration of HR policies and practices across the department.
Provides strategic consultation to unit coordinators and department leaders to enhance HR compliance and operational efficiency by recommending tailored interventions that align City and department mission, vision, values, and ethical standards with HR best practices.
Designs and delivers best-in-class workforce development training programs focused on mentorship, leadership development (such as Supervisor Boot Camp), internship training opportunities, and similar initiatives that support employee growth, engagement, and long-term success.
Identifies, evaluates, and implements process improvements to streamline HR operations, enhance service delivery, and increase efficiency, while ensuring alignment with department goals, compliance requirements, and employee needs.
Supports the department’s ideal culture by upholding the highest standards in the consistent application of administrative policies and procedures, maintaining confidentiality, and championing career development initiatives; serves as a poised and effective communicator while leading and collaborating with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs.
Perks
A generous compensation and benefits package
11 Paid Holidays plus 3 additional Personal Holidays
Partial Work From Home and Flexible Scheduling Options
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
Legal and Identity Theft Protection
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with Cash Match
Deferred Compensation Plans
Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Short-Term Disability
Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave
Minimum Qualifications: Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to eight (8) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, and in areas such as parks administration, recreation administration, business administration, human resources, or public administration.
Required to have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina drivers license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV drivers license eligibility requirements.
Preferences: In addition to the minimum requirements, the ideal candidate for this position will have experience listed in the preferences below. Candidates with the preferred experience should ensure the information is provided in the application.
• Experience managing human resources initiatives, including areas such as recruitment & hiring, payroll & leave, staff development, policy implementation, and compliance. • Experience in organizational development, managing the employee lifecycle, and leading special projects. • Direct experience in recruitment and hiring processes. • Direct experience with payroll and leave management. • Experience designing and delivering leadership and process improvement training and development programs, along with possession of a relevant certification in training/instructional design or process improvement. • Demonstrated experience with HRIS systems using platforms such as Taleo, Workday, or similar systems for recruitment, data management, and employee lifecycle tracking.
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation manages 293 city park sites, more than 7,000 acres of parks and natural areas, seven community recreation centers, a municipal marina and an athletic complex. We offer year-round recreational opportunities that include aquatic, fitness and outdoor programs, therapeutic recreation programs, inclusion services, community events, and adult sports leagues. We are the largest childcare provider in the city, operating before and after school programs, early childhood programs, and day camps when school is out of session. Parks & Recreation also provides landscape management and maintenance for municipal buildings, public schools, park sites, and designated roadways.