Virginia Department of Human Resource Management

Human Resource Officer (Central Office): VADOC Headquarters #ED004

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in human resources management or related field.
  • In-depth knowledge of EEO, ADA, FLSA, and FMLA regulations.
  • Proven experience in staffing, policy compliance, and employee relations.
  • Strong analytical skills to resolve HR-related issues.
  • Effective communication skills with diverse audiences.
  • Supervisory experience in managing HR staff and functions.
  • Proficiency in HR software, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage comprehensive HR programs for agency staff.
  • Supervise HR functions including payroll and employee relations.
  • Consult with managers on staffing and organizational development.
  • Direct recruitment and compensation management activities.
  • Provide guidance on compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Manage employee benefits and grievance procedures.
  • Oversee training and development needs of personnel.

Benefits

  • Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid holidays and annual leave.
  • Retirement plans and deferred compensation options.
  • Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
Full Job Description
Title: Human Resource Officer (Central Office): VADOC Headquarters #ED004

State Role Title: Human Resource Manager I

Hiring Range: $74,087.00 - $104,190.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Human Resources Headquarters

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

Plan, implement, and manage a comprehensive human resource program that provides support, training, guidance, and consultative services on Human Resource issues to managers, supervisors, and employees. Supervises and/or performs all human resource, timekeeping, payroll transactions, and employee relations functions for agency 756.This position consults with managers on issues related to staffing, policy compliance and organizational development/management, as well as directs the work of paraprofessional and professional staff engaged in activities such as recruitment, compensation management, benefits administration, payroll processing and internal and external human relations. Provides guidance and assistance to employees, supervisors, and managers in a variety of human resource functions to ensure compliance with State and departmental policy and procedures.

***Some travel may be required statewide***

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of human resources principles and practices of human resource management including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/ Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)/ Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Classification and Compensation, Recruitment, Onboarding, Leave and Benefits, Grievance Procedure, and Performance Management. Considerable working knowledge of human resources policies, procedures, and organizational functions. Demonstrated ability to analyze, counsel, and recommend resolution of employee relation's problems, benefits/payroll processing, training needs, and employment and recruitment planning/execution. Demonstrated ability to plan and implement multiple human resources functions for a variety of job classifications. Experience supervising human resource staff. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with department heads, employees, and others. Must have strong interpersonal skills. Experience in personnel related area showing knowledge of principles and practices of personnel administration including compensation, recruiting and employment benefits, training, employee relations and other personnel practices. Computer skills in Word, Excel, Access, and Human Resource (HR) database software/applications.

Additional Considerations

Advanced knowledge in Human Resources, a related field, or equivalent applicable education, HR certification, experience, and/or training. Experience managing Short Term Disability (STD) claims, Worker's Compensation, DOCTime or other leave systems, Cardinal and Human Resources Reporting Maintenance (HRRM) data applications. Experience in Page up or recruitment management system.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver's License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources



Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

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