Title: Senior Human Resource Consultant

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst II

Hiring Range: $70,310 - $114,254

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Bristol District Office

Agency Website: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Bristol District is looking for a Human Resource Professional with business management experience to help drive the operations of the Virginia Department of Transportation forward!
If you are a driven professional experienced in Human Resource consultation to all levels of management and employees on a broad scope of HR programs including compensation, classification, talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management, Apply Today!
In this role you will be responsible for:
Performance Management - Provide advice and counsel to managers on the principles of performance management, use of tools and processes, appeals, and employee development needs. Facilitate training annually. Track the status of plans, evaluations, appeals, developmental needs and remedies. Advise managers in developing improvement plans for those rated below contributor on the annual evaluation. Provide performance coaching to individual employees and teams. Train and work with customers on policy and responsibilities for effective performance management.
Employee Relations - Provide consultant services on Standards of Conduct, Grievance Procedures, DHRM Policies, EDR, Mediation, Absence Management, Performance, and EAP as it relates to behavioral deficiencies and competency remedies. Investigate issues and assist in developing and implementing corrective action plans such as instructional guidance, counseling memos, performance action plans and written notices. Participate in grievance hearings, working closely with agency advocates. Work with managers to enhance their understanding and application of principles of progressive and responsive organizational and workforce management.
Talent Acquisition - Ensure positions are classified appropriately and job descriptions meet acceptable standards before recruitment begins. Consult with managers to develop position requirements and advertisements based on accurate job descriptions. Develop recruitment strategy and disqualifying questions in consultation with the manager. Screen applications, and participate on interview panels, career fairs and other events.
Change Agent - Provide short- and long-term recommendations, dynamic programs, interventions, and solutions to executive leaders and customers that will enable the organizations to better meet business and workforce needs. Understand and effectively plan and utilize change management initiatives and methodologies.
Classification and Compensation - Consult with managers and field supervisors to ensure positions are classified appropriately and management is apprised of and utilizing available compensation tools effectively. Perform classification audits and conduct comparative analysis. Consult managers in determining appropriate pay. Advise managers on the correct application of overtime pay. Guide consultants and managers on classification and compensation issues and concerns. Review pay action worksheets. Research wage and salary data. Guide consultants and managers on documenting pay decisions. Conduct research, analyze relevant materials, and determine FLSA status.
Policy and Procedure - Provide general information regarding policies and procedures to Department employees and managers, ensuring compliance is met in accordance with federal, state and agency laws and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to analyze data and reach conclusions which are logical and legally supportable, and
counsel and advise managers and employees in the resolution of HR issues.
• Knowledge of job analysis, job evaluation techniques, recruiting, screening, and interviewing
techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with customers.
• Knowledge of employee relations, EO approaches such as counseling, mediation, grievance
resolution, and complaint investigation.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to human resources functions.
• Strong skills in use of computers using MS software, web-based applications and automated
HRIS systems.
• Ability to develop strategies to improve customer services, program efficiency, effectiveness,
and function as a team member with other HR staff.
• Ability to design, analyze, implement policies, procedures and programs.
• Knowledge of human resources management principles, practices including recruitment,
selection, classification, compensation, organization and job design.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Human Resources, Organizational
Development, Business Administration or related field desired.
• Experience working in a matrix reporting environment.
• Experience in a variety of HR program areas.
• PHR, SPHR or CCP or program management certification desired.

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.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume 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 PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent 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.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance, benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

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.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: https://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and; if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to 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.

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”: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth’s telework policy.

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are
encouraged to answer Veteran status and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800 552 5019, or DBVI at 800 622 2155.

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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.