Accomack County is currently recruiting for the position of Director of Human Resources.
Description This position reports to the County Administrator and is responsible for the County’s human resources functions by establishing and maintaining sound, transparent and consistent policies, practices and procedures and by overseeing the operation of the County’s human resource functions to ensure an inclusive and diverse workforce. The human resources director directs and coordinates all human resources activities, including but not limited to employee relations, recruitment and retention, compensation, benefits, organizational development, skill development and employee related services by performing the following duties personally or through other staff.
Upcoming projects/initiatives: The successful candidate will play a critical role on the implementation team for a new ERP software platform; and serves on the County’s leadership team.
Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience will be considered. • Current PHR and/or SHRM certification and a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience required. • Experience using and implementing HR modules within ERP systems, including leave management.
Preferred Qualifications • Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or Masters in Business Administration, Public Administration with a concentration in Human Resources and ten (10) or more years of experience in HR department. • Experience with HRIS and/or payroll systems and leave management systems.
Excellent benefits package includes participation in the Virginia Retirement System, vacation, sick leave, life insurance, health insurance, and professional development expenses. A review of the full job description can be found here .
Online applications are preferred and can be obtained here .
First consideration given to applications received prior to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
For questions, or to request accommodation, please contact: Human Resources, 757-787-5710 or AskHR@co.accomack.va.us
The County of Accomack is committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.
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Description This position reports to the County Administrator and is responsible for the County’s human resources functions by establishing and maintaining sound, transparent and consistent policies, practices and procedures and by overseeing the operation of the County’s human resource functions to ensure an inclusive and diverse workforce. The human resources director directs and coordinates all human resources activities, including but not limited to employee relations, recruitment and retention, compensation, benefits, organizational development, skill development and employee related services by performing the following duties personally or through other staff.
Upcoming projects/initiatives: The successful candidate will play a critical role on the implementation team for a new ERP software platform; and serves on the County’s leadership team.
Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience will be considered. • Current PHR and/or SHRM certification and a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience required. • Experience using and implementing HR modules within ERP systems, including leave management.
Preferred Qualifications • Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or Masters in Business Administration, Public Administration with a concentration in Human Resources and ten (10) or more years of experience in HR department. • Experience with HRIS and/or payroll systems and leave management systems.
Excellent benefits package includes participation in the Virginia Retirement System, vacation, sick leave, life insurance, health insurance, and professional development expenses. A review of the full job description can be found here .
Online applications are preferred and can be obtained here .
First consideration given to applications received prior to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
For questions, or to request accommodation, please contact: Human Resources, 757-787-5710 or AskHR@co.accomack.va.us
The County of Accomack is committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.
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