Department of Human Resources
By recruiting, developing, recognizing, and retaining outstanding employees, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to building a world-class workforce dedicated to educational excellence. The Department of Human Resources is made up of four offices and each provides an integral task in supporting this mission.
Office of Employee Relations (OER)
The Office of Employee Relations (OER) ensures fair and equitable treatment of staff and compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as FCPS policies and regulations affecting equal opportunity in education and employment. To that end, OER monitors activities ranging from performance evaluation to ensuring a discrimination-free workplace. The office facilitates assessment processes that support the supervision, development, and retention of a high-performing workforce.
- Learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act and our reasonable accommodations.
- Read about our process for filing a complaint of discrimination.
- Learn more about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Complete a sign language interpreter accommodation form.
Office of Executive Director (OED)
The Office of the Executive Director of Human Resources (OED) oversees and directs the administrative operations of the HR department and advises and supports the Executive Office of the Chief Human Resources Office (CHRO) on potential issues and concerns in the department. OED works collaboratively with all key stakeholders to establish partnerships to improve efficiency in day-to-day operations, consistency in responses from the HR Division, and responsiveness to requests. The Executive Director of Human Resources is responsible for the management of the HR Business Partners who support the utilization, development, and evaluation of HR Programs and the initiation and coordination of HR programs. OED oversees and approves the HR budget.
Office of Employee Services and Operations (ESO)
The Office of Employee Services and Operations (ESO) supports the FCPS workforce and the effective operation of the Department of Human Resources by administering various initiatives and programs and overseeing the department’s fiscal and technology resources. HRBS provides customer service to potential, current, and former employees through the FCPS StaffConnect online portal, manages salary plans and internal employee transfers, maintains official personnel records, processes new employees, and provides employment verifications.
- Learn about salary services.
- Explore our employee recognition programs.
- Learn about classification and compensation.
- Visit the FCPS welcome center.
Office of Labor Relations (OLR)
The Office of Labor Relations provides strategic leadership and direction to FCPS’s labor relations initiatives. Partnering closely with employees at all levels of the organization, the office is committed to fostering a collaborative path to find solutions to better the services we deliver to our students every day. The office serves as a facilitator for communication, collaboration, and building of productive relationships with FCPS’ workforce. We deliver services within the parameters established through collective bargaining, as well as provide strategic advising, grievance administration, and training and support to departments in the pursuit of thoughtful outcomes that recognize the commitment, hard work, and expertise that our employees bring to FCPS every day.
Office of Talent Acquisition (OTA)
The Office of Talent Acquisition recruits, selects, and hires an outstanding and diverse workforce that is committed to fostering educational excellence.