Title: Human Resources Consultant - Hourly

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst I

Hiring Range: $25.00 to $40.00 per hour

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Culpeper District Complex

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

VDOT is driven by safety, service to the community, and commitment to excellence! If you are driven by innovation and passion for infrastructure, we want you to join our team to keep Virginia moving. As a Human Resources Consultant - Hourly, you will use our foundational drivers to play a crucial role in shaping the highways that connect communities and drive progress across the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The position you are applying for is an Hourly (wage) position. Hourly (wage) employees may not work more than an average of 29 hours a week and cannot exceed 1,500 hours within the wage employment year of May 1 to April 30. This position does not include health insurance, retirement, or any state benefits.

Culpeper District has an exciting opportunity available in its Human Resources Department. In this position, you will provide support to Senior Consultants in the key areas of Talent Acquisition, Data Management, Performance Management, Benefits, and Training/Development by performing front-line consultation with prospective and current employees on a broad array of HR topics.

Duties may consist of:
*Creating and maintaining computerized reports, working with different data types in order to obtain and craft information.
*Consult with managers to create and develop advertisements and recruitment strategies.
*Sourcing candidates and screening for qualifications.
*Participate in interview panels, career fairs, and other public events.
*Develop interview questions and work with HR teams to ensure selection justifications are sound, meeting all federal and state requirements.
*Provide information regarding policies and procedures
*Coach manager, supervisors, and employees on performance planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
*Ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions within established deadlines.
*Enter and maintain a variety of HR systems, and work with subject matter experts to resolve discrepancies.

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter who adapts readily to change, can maintain a high level of confidentiality, works well with time-sensitive and deadline-driven tasks, and is detail-oriented.

Minimum Qualifications

*Knowledge of principles and practices of personnel administration
*Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.
*Knowledge of HR practices and principles
*Experience operating office equipment and a variety of Microsoft Office Suite software
*Ability to always maintain confidentiality
*Ability to collect, assemble, process, and file information using manual and automated systems.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in human resources or related fields desired.

Special Instructions

Fingerprint-based criminal history background check, DMV driving record check, references, and work history will be required before employment.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available.

VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

Telework eligibility will be per the Commonwealth’s Teleworking policy.

VDOT is an emergency response agency. This position may work in emergencies, including weekends, holidays, and after normal business hours; assignments may vary based on business needs including working in severe weather.

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.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the Page Up System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent their qualifications and work history on the State application and/or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.

We are a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

VDOT employees have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: VDOT Shared Values and Ethics to review them and if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants” VDOT Employment Information

Contact Information

Name: Leitha Atkins

Phone: 540-829-7532

Email: leitha.atkins@vdot.virginia.gov

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.