Title: Sr Human Resources Consultant
State Role Title: Human Resources Analyst II
Hiring Range: $75,602 - $122,854
Pay Band: 5
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: Old Hwy. Building
Agency Website: https://www.virginiadot.org/jobs
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
What drives you? Whether it's knowing the work you do makes a difference, having a great work/life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to professionalism. Are you ready to advance you career at the Virginia Department of Transportation?
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) Central Office Human Resources team is excited to announce an opportunity to join its growing team of strategic Human Resources Consultants.
This is a full-service HR position in a high-energy, fast-paced, 24/7 public service environment. The selected candidate will support all organizational levels of their assigned customer unit(s). VDOT’s Central Office HR Consultants are process facilitators, troubleshooting experts, problem-solvers, as well as hands-on HR professionals.
Specific responsibilities and duties will include, but are not limited to:
Classification and Compensation – provide subject matter expertise and consultation to managers and supervisors to ensure that positions are classified appropriately that supports the VDOT of Tomorrow initiative and the evolving business needs of all Central Office Divisions. Effectively researches, analyzes and produces analytical briefs that support role and compensation recommendations using the agency’s established pay factors.
Employee Relations – provide consultant services on Civility in the Workplace, 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.
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 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.
Policy and Procedure – provide subject matter expertise regarding policies and procedures to Department employees and managers, ensuring compliance according to federal, state and agency laws and regulations.
Telework Program – Consult with managers and employees on best practices, policy guidance and review/approval of proposed agreements.
Talent Acquisition – provide consultation and partnership level support to the Talent Acquisition team that supports and promotes quality of hire initiatives, retention and enhancing the candidate experience.
This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check and Work History Verification with references.
VDOT is an emergency operation agency. Positions physically working within Central Office locations may be designated upon request and coordination among the respective District Engineer or Administrator and Chief. Assignments are updated annually. Not all designated employees are provided an emergency operations assignment.
Minimum Qualifications
Additional Considerations
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.
Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.
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 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.
Additional positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days.
Contact Information
Name: Greg Rollins
Email: [email protected]
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.
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