Gatehouse Administration Center
Summary
First review of applicants on November 12, 2026.
Leads and directs all development, management, evaluation, and modification of the multifaceted activities, programs, projects, personnel, and fiscal resources of the Office of Talent Acquisition and Management (TAM); provides support to the assistant superintendent, human resources with decision-making responsibilities as they relate to operational functions within all offices of the Department of Human Resources; supervises and evaluates all activities, program functions, personnel, and physical resources of the assigned office; is responsible and accountable for strategic planning and outcomes.
Qualifications
Required
- Any combination of education and experience equal to a master's degree in human resources, public administration, business administration, business management, or a related field.
- Seven (7) years of experience in human resources or related experience, five (5) of which shall have been in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, functions, and current trends of administration of human resources and talent and acquisition management.
- Knowledge of on-line recruiting systems, HRIS, payroll systems, and their integration.
- Knowledge of VDOE licensure and employment requirements.
- Knowledge of the funding process in a public school system environment as related to budgeting, cost accounting, financial planning, and management.
- Proficiency in the use of technology and data compilation, analysis, and reporting.
- Ability to problem-solve multifaceted issues by analyzing information, evaluating results, and choosing the best approach to short- and long-term problems.
- Ability to manage fiscal, physical, and human resources to successfully carry out the function and programs of the office to which assigned.
- Ability to devise and maintain a program management plan to ensure compliance with all governing federal, state and local laws, regulations, and guidelines for human resources functions.
- Ability to facilitate meetings and/or present information to groups.
- Ability to establish and maintain successful collaborative working relationships to address complicated or long-term needs with culturally diverse external and internal clients.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Preferred
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SHRM-SPHR, SCP, or pHCLE).
Major Duties/Essential Functions
- Leads in the development of strategies for achieving the goals in the Strategic Plan and the monitoring of results for and application to the TAM office, with accountability to the Division Superintendent.
- Directs the completion of program statistics and ensures development of appropriate reports, regulations, and related directives for Leadership Team or School Board consideration and action.
- Acts as liaison to the assistant superintendent for matters related to day-to-day human resources operational matters that increase business efficiency and implement best practices.
- Projects need for, manages, and is accountable for human, physical, and financial resources with the goal of maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of the office.
- Directs the hiring of instructional, operational, administrative, and substitute employees and oversees Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) hiring practices to include identification of vacancies and negotiation of salaries; oversees the process of recruitment transfer, promotion, destaff, reduction in force, resignation and retirement of employees.
- Oversees the licensure office to ensure appropriate licensure for positions and assignments and licensure office representation at Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), FCPS, and office events such as new teacher orientations and instructional recruitment fairs.
- Creates development and implementation action plans, with measurable metrics, to ensure that services and programs are aligned with goals and objectives.
- Ensures the accurate projections of FCPS hiring needs through the tracking of the applicant pool, managing the identification of school-based human resources needs, and monitoring automated data in the recruitment automated systems for accuracy.
- Analyzes, identifies, and resolves budgetary issues and provides recommendations and advice related to budget development and forecasting.
- Manages risk and matters of compliance related to local, state, and federal regulations, policies, and mandates.
- Meets with, presents to, and/or makes recommendations to high-level officials or School Board.
- Represents the Division in public meetings.
- Collaborates with and/or supports schools, other offices and departments, and non-school agencies to accomplish the school division's mission.
- Leads or facilitates meetings with community groups or employee associations.
- Oversees the work of vendors or contractors.
- May serve as a primary backup for the assistant superintendent in their absence.
- Performs related duties as required or assigned.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements
This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Per the FCFPSA collective bargaining agreement, telework may be approved in limited circumstances as defined by Regulation 4417.
Salary Grade
[Salary Information]
Unified Scale-Schedule C/Grade 008-FCFPSA
Office
Talent Acquisition & Management
Contract Length
260-Day Contract
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Percent Full-Time
Full Time
Job Type
Central Administrator/Manager
Open
Until
Filled
Yes
Re-Adv.
Position
No
