Description
The Alexandria Police Department is seeking a highly experienced Human Resources & Labor Relations Division Chief to lead its HR function and serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership within a complex, mission-critical public safety environment.
This executive-level role is responsible for overseeing all human resources and labor relations functions, including workforce strategy, organizational development, policy implementation, and regulatory compliance. The Division Chief plays a key role in advising leadership on complex personnel matters, labor relations issues, and organizational risk.
Key Responsibilities:
-Lead all HR and labor relations functions for the Department
-Advise executive leadership on workforce strategy, personnel matters, and compliance
-Oversee labor relations, including grievance processes and policy interpretation
-Support workforce planning, recruitment, and employee lifecycle functions
-Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations
-Lead and develop HR staff while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
This position operates within a highly regulated environment and directly supports the Department’s ability to maintain a qualified, compliant, and mission-ready workforce.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; six (6) years of experience in human resources, labor relations, employee training, organizational development, budgeting, policy development, or related areas; and two (2) years of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Experience in a law enforcement, public safety, or similarly complex and highly regulated environment
-Demonstrated experience administering collective bargaining agreements and managing labor relations in a unionized environment
-Experience advising senior or executive leadership on personnel matters, workforce strategy, or organizational risk
-Experience overseeing payroll or leave administration functions, including compliance considerations (e.g., FLSA)
-Experience managing or supporting complex hiring processes, including background investigations or extended hiring timelines
-Experience utilizing HRIS, ATS, or data systems to support reporting, compliance tracking, or workforce planning
-Professional HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) preferred
Additional Requirements / Conditions of Employment
This position requires the successful completion of the following pre-employment requirements:
-Polygraph examination
-Drug screening
-Criminal background investigation (local and federal)
