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Human Resources Generalist I/Employee Relations and Learning & Development Jobs in Chesapeake, VA at City of Chesapeake

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position
Human Resources Generalist I/Employee Relations and Learning & Development

Job Type
Full Time

Posting Type
Public

Number of Vacancies
1

Department
HUMAN RESOURCES

Division
HUMAN RESOURCES

Requisition Number
2025281

Number of hours worked per week
40

Work Schedule
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or citywide emergencies.

Work Site Location
Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement
O – Occasional

Pay Grade
GE13

Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary
Starting at $58,964; Compensation will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.

Job Description
Are you passionate about creating a positive and supportive workplace culture? The City of Chesapeake is seeking a Human Resources (HR) Generalist I to join our Employee Relations and Learning & Development (Training) team.

What You’ll Do:
As a Human Resources (HR) Generalist I in Employee Relations and Learning & Development (Training), you’ll serve as a trusted partner to supervisors and managers across the City. You’ll support and promote a positive, fair, and respectful workplace culture by assisting with resolution of workplace concerns, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies, and providing guidance on talent development opportunities available to City staff.

Key Responsibilities of the Human Resources (HR) Generalist:

Employee Relations
Serve as the initial point of contact for employee relations issues, concerns, or workplace conflicts for assigned City departments.
Document and track employee relations matters, ensuring accurate and timely recordkeeping.
Provide support in interpreting personnel policies, procedures, and applicable employment laws.
Assist in preparing reports, correspondence, and recommendations related to employee relations cases.
Support the administration of corrective action processes and performance management guidance.
Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a high level of professionalism in handling sensitive information.

Learning & Development
Assist with training and education initiatives, to include New Employee Orientation and other in-house facilitated trainings.
Conduct research, compile data, and present a variety of studies, analyses, and reports to measure success and make recommendations for improvement
Enhance and drive a culture of continuous learning that will deliver an improved employee experience for all levels of the organization.
Schedule and coordinate learning programs, assist with development of training curriculum, and facilitate training sessions.

What We’re Looking For:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
Commitment to excellent customer service.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

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Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in human resources, management, business or public administration, or a closely related field.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this job classification requires a minimum of four years of related, professional, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or citywide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications
Employee relations and training facilitation experience.
Local government experience.
CPTD, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, and/or SPHR designations.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date
05/30/2025

Job Close Date
06/15/2025

Open Continuous

Special Instructions to Applicants

ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands
S=Sedentary – Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Sitting
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Walking
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Lifting
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Lifting Amount
Exerting up to 10 lbs

Carrying
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Carrying Weight
Exerting up to 10 lbs

Pushing/Pulling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting up to 10 lbs

Reaching
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Handling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Fine Dexterity
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Kneeling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Crouching
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Crawling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Bending
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Twisting
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Climbing
Never- Never occurs.

Balancing
Never- Never occurs.

Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Foot Controls
N = Never

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
No

Protective Equipment Required
No

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards
N = Never

Chemical Hazards
N = Never

Electrical Hazards
N = Never

Fire Hazards
N = Never

Explosives
N = Never

Communicable Diseases
N = Never

Physical Danger or Abuse
N = Never

Other
N = Never

If Other, Description

Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust
D = Daily

Extreme Temperatures
N = Never

Noise and Vibration
N = Never

Fumes and Odors
N = Never

Wetness/Humidity
N = Never

Darkness or Poor Lighting
N = Never

Primary Work Location
Office Environment

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Emergency Situations
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Frequent Change of Tasks
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Other
N = Never

If Other, Description

Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
Assistance can be provided only on a temporary basis due to limited staffing.

Professional References
Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests
0

Maximum Requests
4

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Title: Human Resources Generalist I/Employee Relations and Learning & Development

Company: City of Chesapeake

Location: Chesapeake, VA

 

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