Senior Human Resources Consultant

The Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) Office Human Resources - Lynchburg District Team is excited to announce an opportunity to serve as Senior Human Resources Consultant. VDOT is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative workforce. A culture of trust, respect, and accountability drives us forward together. If these attributes drive you, please consider joining our team in this role.

The selected candidate will support all organizational levels of their assigned customer unit(s). 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 and in accordance to pay factors.

Employee Relations – provide consultant services on Civility in the Workplace, Standards of Conduct, Grievance Procedures, DHRM Policies, EDR, Mediation, Performance, and EAP as it relates to behavioral deficiencies and competency remedies. Investigate issues, experience developing and implementing corrective action plans including written counseling and notices. Participate in grievance hearings. Work with managers to enhance their understanding and application of principles of progressive discipline and corrective action.

Performance Management – provide advice and counsel to managers on the principles of performance management. Track status of plans, evaluations, appeals, developmental needs and remedies. 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 Specialist that supports and promotes quality of hire initiatives, retention and enhancing the candidate experience.

VDOT is an emergency operation agency. You may receive an emergency assignment to support the Lynchburg District. Not all designated employees are provided an emergency operations assignment. Occasional travel is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of human resources management principles and practices including recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, organization and job design.
• Knowledge of employee relations principles and practices to include progressive discipline and alternative dispute resolution techniques and integration with performance management program.
• Knowledge of progressive and continuous performance management principles to include recognition, strategic workforce planning while assisting with business needs.
• Knowledge of Federal and state regulations related to human resources functions.
• Knowledge of job analysis and job evaluation techniques and recruiting, screening, and interviewing techniques.
• Knowledge of employee relations and Equal Opportunity (EO) approaches such as counseling, mediation, grievance resolution, and complaint investigation.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Experience 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.
• Ability to design, analyze and implement policies, procedures and programs.
• Experience in use of computers using MS software, web-based applications and automated HRIS systems.
   

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience or education in Human Resources or related field desired.
• PHR, SPHR or CCP or program management certification preferred.
• Experience working in a State Agency or related work environment.
• Valid Driver's license to operate state vehicles in performance of duties.

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.

This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check and Work History Verification with references.

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 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.

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.

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 web address:
http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp 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”
http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

The Virginia Department of Transportation is responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state's roads, bridges and tunnels.