Germanna Community College
Human Resource Operations Manager
🇺🇸 Spotsylvania, VA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $93K - $114K
💻 Human Resources
🗓️ September 4th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Germanna Community College is hiring a Human Resource Operations Manager. This role leads and manages operational functions of the Office of Human Resources, ensuring efficient delivery of compensation, classification, payroll, benefits administration, performance management, compliance, and policy. The manager drives process improvements, leverages technology, and ensures compliance with VCCS, DHRM policies, and federal and state regulations.
Highlights
- Lead and manage HR operational functions including compensation, payroll, benefits administration, and performance management.
- Oversee position classification, management, and provide recommendations on reclassifications and salary adjustments.
- Manage and optimize HR systems such as PeopleAdmin, Cardinal HCM, Avature, and SharePoint.
- Collaborate with VCCS Shared Services Center for seamless service delivery and issue resolution.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to employees, supervisors, and leadership across the college community.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, VCCS, and DHRM regulations and policies.
- Coordinate and lead training related to HR systems and operational updates.
- Required qualifications include comprehensive HR knowledge, leadership skills, policy interpretation abilities, HRIS platform proficiency, and experience with process improvement.
- Preferred experience in public sector or higher education HR functions and familiarity with VCCS and DHRM policies.
- Compensation range is $93,224 to $113,941 annually plus full state benefits.
Human Resource Operations Manager Full Description
Human Resource Operations Manager
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Posting Summary
Working Title | Human Resource Operations Manager
Role Title | Human Resource Manager I
Role Code | 19094-SW
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 05
Position Number | 29700131
Agency | Germanna Community College
Division | Germanna Community College (Div)
Work Location | Spotsylvania - 177
Hiring Range | $93,224-$113,941; Annually plus full state benefits
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time | Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- |
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? |
Work Schedule | Monday-Thursday: 8am-5:30pm
Friday: 8am-12pm (virtual)
Or as scheduled
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.
Germanna Community College is in search of a Human Resource Operations Manager.
The Human Resource Operations Manager is responsible for leading and managing the operational functions of the Office of Human Resources at Germanna Community College. This role ensures the efficient execution of HR services and deliverables in the functional areas of compensation, classification (& management), payroll, benefits administration, performance management, compliance, and policy. The incumbent will serve as a strategic partner in driving continuous process improvement, leveraging technology, and ensuring compliance with VCCS and DHRM policies and federal and state regulations.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide leadership of professional staff responsible for areas of responsibility, setting expectations for staff performance, accountability, and (excellent) service delivery. Oversee the administration of HR programs managed by direct reports, ensuring effective and compliant delivery of compensation, payroll, and benefits programs and services, and effective performance management processes and counsel. Oversee position classification and position management processes and ensure accurate recordkeeping. Provide oversight of position reviews and recommendations on reclassifications and salary adjustments. Provide strategic direction on opportunities to streamline and/or automate processes, procedures, organizational systems, HR services, customer experience, and data management. Mange and optimize HR systems and tools (e.g. PeopleAdmin, Cardinal HCM, Avature, SharePoint). Collaborate with VCCS Shared Services Center to ensure seamless service delivery and issue resolution. Serve as a trusted advisor to employees, supervisors, and leadership, fostering positive working relationships across the college community. Oversee required HR reporting, audits, and recordkeeping to ensure accuracy and readiness for internal or external review. Coordinate and lead training and development for HR systems, processes and operational updates. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, VCCS, and DHRM regulations, policies, and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned.
Special Assignments | May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications | Comprehensive knowledge of HR operations, principles and practices, and best practices Experience performing HR generalist duties and responsibilities Strong leadership skills required to manage the daily work of others and ensure operational excellence Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and employment regulations Proficiency in HRIS platforms and data management tools Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated experience in process improvement and change management Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments Commitment to continuous improvement and customer service excellence Experience with or willingness to learn AI tools
Additional Considerations | Experience in public sector or higher education performing HR functions Familiarity with VCCS and DHRM policies and procedures Proficiency in COVA HRIS platforms and data management tools Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR)
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | Yes
Required Travel | Travel between campuses may be required
Role Title | Human Resource Manager I
Role Code | 19094-SW
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 05
Position Number | 29700131
Agency | Germanna Community College
Division | Germanna Community College (Div)
Work Location | Spotsylvania - 177
Hiring Range | $93,224-$113,941; Annually plus full state benefits
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time | Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- |
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? |
Work Schedule | Monday-Thursday: 8am-5:30pm
Friday: 8am-12pm (virtual)
Or as scheduled
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.
Germanna Community College is in search of a Human Resource Operations Manager.
The Human Resource Operations Manager is responsible for leading and managing the operational functions of the Office of Human Resources at Germanna Community College. This role ensures the efficient execution of HR services and deliverables in the functional areas of compensation, classification (& management), payroll, benefits administration, performance management, compliance, and policy. The incumbent will serve as a strategic partner in driving continuous process improvement, leveraging technology, and ensuring compliance with VCCS and DHRM policies and federal and state regulations.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide leadership of professional staff responsible for areas of responsibility, setting expectations for staff performance, accountability, and (excellent) service delivery. Oversee the administration of HR programs managed by direct reports, ensuring effective and compliant delivery of compensation, payroll, and benefits programs and services, and effective performance management processes and counsel. Oversee position classification and position management processes and ensure accurate recordkeeping. Provide oversight of position reviews and recommendations on reclassifications and salary adjustments. Provide strategic direction on opportunities to streamline and/or automate processes, procedures, organizational systems, HR services, customer experience, and data management. Mange and optimize HR systems and tools (e.g. PeopleAdmin, Cardinal HCM, Avature, SharePoint). Collaborate with VCCS Shared Services Center to ensure seamless service delivery and issue resolution. Serve as a trusted advisor to employees, supervisors, and leadership, fostering positive working relationships across the college community. Oversee required HR reporting, audits, and recordkeeping to ensure accuracy and readiness for internal or external review. Coordinate and lead training and development for HR systems, processes and operational updates. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, VCCS, and DHRM regulations, policies, and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned.
Special Assignments | May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications | Comprehensive knowledge of HR operations, principles and practices, and best practices Experience performing HR generalist duties and responsibilities Strong leadership skills required to manage the daily work of others and ensure operational excellence Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and employment regulations Proficiency in HRIS platforms and data management tools Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated experience in process improvement and change management Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments Commitment to continuous improvement and customer service excellence Experience with or willingness to learn AI tools
Additional Considerations | Experience in public sector or higher education performing HR functions Familiarity with VCCS and DHRM policies and procedures Proficiency in COVA HRIS platforms and data management tools Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR)
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | Yes
Required Travel | Travel between campuses may be required
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | CLS_3981P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 09/02/2025
Job Close Date | 09/23/2025
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | www.germanna.edu
Contact Name | Catra Godwin
Email | cgodwin@germanna.edu
Phone Number |
Special Instructions to Applicants | In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information |
Background Check Statement Disclaimer | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/88437
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 09/02/2025
Job Close Date | 09/23/2025
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | www.germanna.edu
Contact Name | Catra Godwin
Email | cgodwin@germanna.edu
Phone Number |
Special Instructions to Applicants | In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information |
Background Check Statement Disclaimer | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/88437
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * I understand that this position is located in Virginia and I must reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to ensure consistent, reliable attendance.
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
- (877) 340-5577
- ats@ssc.vccs.edu
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