Title: Senior Human Resources Consultant

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst II

Hiring Range: $80,320 - $130,520

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Richmond District Office

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

What drives you?  Do you have a drive to provide exceptional customer service? Are you driven by innovation, collaboration and strategic thinking? If so, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has an exciting opportunity for you. Are you ready to advance you career at the Virginia Department of Transportation?

The Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) Richmond District 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 act as a consultative business partner and change agent in supporting all organizational levels of their assigned customer unit(s). VDOT’s Richmond District HR Consultants are process facilitators, troubleshooting experts, problem-solvers, as well as hands-on HR professionals. The Richmond District is located about 20 miles south of Richmond in South Chesterfield and has residency offices located in Ashland, Chesterfield, Petersburg and South Hill.

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 to include performing classification reviews for both vacant and filled positions. 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. 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. Facilitate training.

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.

Talent Acquisition – Supports the Talent Acquisition Program by performing the full scope of recruiting operational duties (planning, posting, screening, interviewing, preparing/reviewing employment recommendations/documentation, conducting pre-employment clearances etc.) up to and including offers to candidates. Complies with established practices, policies and processes in providing guidance to managers throughout the TA process and filling positions in a timely manner.

"In order to be considered for this position, you must submit your resume."

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.

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.
• PHR, SPHR or CCP or program management certification preferred.
• Experience working in a matrix-reporting environment.
• Prior HR experience with the Commonwealth of Virginia (State experience).
• Demonstrates competencies consistent with those identified in the VDOT HR Professional model: Dealing with Ambiguity, Business Acumen, Customer Focus, Managing Diversity, Integrity and Trust, Nimble Learning, Political Savvy, Problem Solving, Drive for Results, Standing Alone.

Special Instructions

Position is designated as essential to emergency operations and will be required to work outside normal work hours to ensure the safety of the traveling public. Fingerprint based background check, 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. Once on board, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy. In order to be considered for this position, you must submit your resume. Additional positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days.

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 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.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Rebecca Emory

Phone: (804) 401-0234

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.