H0678 - HR Consultant Wage

Virginia Department of Transportation; Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation in Virginia seeks an HR professional to provide support in Talent Acquisition, policy interpretation, classification and compensation. You will review job descriptions for correct classification, assist in salary decisions, and support performance management and policy compliance across the agency.

The role involves screening applicants, participating in interview panels and recruitment events, and handling pre-employment checks and references, with emphasis

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of HR practices and principles.
• Knowledge of personnel administration principles.

Responsibilities

• Classification and Compensation: Review intake forms and job descriptions for appropriate classification; assist in setting salaries during hiring, transfers and promotions.
• Talent Acquisition: Develop job postings, screen applications, participate in interview panels and recruitment events.
• Performance Management: Assist employees and supervisors with performance management workflows.
• Policy and Procedure: Provide information on policies and procedures ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Talent Administration: Review employment recommendations and conduct pre-employment verifications; attend statewide meetings to stay informed.

Skills

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

HR or related field training/education

Tools

MyCareerConnect

Job description

Job Description

Perform special duties as assigned. To provide professional support in areas of Talent Acquisition, Policy Interpretation, Classification and Compensation.

Job Description

Perform special duties as assigned. To provide professional support in areas of Talent Acquisition, Policy Interpretation, Classification and Compensation.

How You Will Contribute

• Classification and Compensation: Review intake forms and job and position descriptions for appropriate classification. Assist supervisors in setting salaries during the hiring process and during agency transfers and promotions.
• Perform duties as assigned.: Perform duties, tasks, activities and/or projects as assigned.
• Performance Management: Assist employees and supervisor in navigating the performance management workflows in MyCareerConnect.
• Policy and Procedure: Provide general information regarding policies and procedures to VDOT employees and managers, ensuring compliance is met in accordance with federal, state and agency laws and regulations.
• Talent Acquisition: Develop job postings through the review of Position Descriptions in consultation with hiring managers. Screen applications to apply professional and legal standards effectively and efficiently to the talent acquisition process. Participate on interview selection panels, career fairs and recruitment events to promote VDOT.
• Talent Administration: Review final employment recommendations ensuring clear justification for hire and compliance with EO and AA program and objectives. Conduct and process all pre-employment references and employment verifications. Attend statewide meetings to stay abreast of current issues and share information with other HR staff.

What Will Make You Successful

• Ability to always maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to collect, assemble, process and file information using manual and automated systems.
• Skill in operating office equipment and a variety of Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Skill in providing good customer service.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.
• Knowledge of HR practices and principles.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of personnel administration.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Human Resources or related field desired.

Competency Model

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct

About Us

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.

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 questions 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: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:

• Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
• DMV Record Check
• Work History Verification
• References
• Pre-employment physical
• Drug screen