Human Resources Analyst - Employee Relations

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Henrico, Virginia, seeks an HR Analyst – Employee Relations to provide professional HR support, address workplace concerns, interpret policies, and document investigations.

The role includes HR data analysis, reporting, and assisting with performance management while maintaining confidentiality and a strong customer-service focus.

Qualifications

• Experience in human resources, employee relations, or related field.
• Ability to analyze information, identify issues, and make practical recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data-analysis tools.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with employees and HR colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR support in employee relations and compliance.
• Interpret and apply HR policies and procedures.
• Conduct and document employee relations matters and investigations.
• Support HR data analysis, reporting, and process improvement.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

HR policies

Investigations

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Case management

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

HR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Spreadsheets

HRIS

Data dashboards

Job description

Working Title Human Resources Analyst - Employee Relations Role Title Human Resource Analyst I Role Code 19091-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 04 Position Number 28300123 Agency J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Division J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div) Work Location Henrico - 087 Hiring Range $70,000 - $73,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 2-Professionals Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule As determined by the supervisor.

Sensitive Position Yes Job Title

Job Description

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.

The HR Analyst – Employee Relations provides professional Human Resources support in the areas of employee relations, workplace conduct, performance management, policy interpretation, investigations, and HR compliance.

Working under the direction of the Director of Human Resources Operations or designated HR leader, the HR Analyst serves as a trusted resource to employees, supervisors, managers, and college leadership. The position assists with addressing workplace concerns, interpreting and applying HR policies and procedures, conducting and documenting employee relations matters, and promoting consistent and equitable employment practices.

The HR Analyst also supports HR data analysis, reporting, process improvement, training, and documentation related to employee relations and workforce management.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of employee relations principles and practices.
• Knowledge of performance management and workplace conduct practices.
• Knowledge of applicable employment laws, regulations, and HR policies.
• Strong investigative, interviewing, and fact-finding skills.
• Ability to distinguish facts from assumptions and objectively assess workplace concerns.
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to interpret policies and explain complex information in understandable terms.
• Ability to exercise discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Commitment to fair, equitable, consistent, and respectful employment practices.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with HR leadership.
• Strong customer-service orientation.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in human resources, employee relations, personnel administration, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of fundamental human resources principles and employment practices.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information, identify issues, and develop practical recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable business applications, including spreadsheets and data-analysis tools.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, managers, and HR colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
• Experience conducting workplace or employee-relations investigations.
• Experience in higher education, government, or another public-sector organization.
• Knowledge of Virginia employment practices, DHRM requirements, and/or VCCS policies and procedures.
• Experience with performance management and corrective-action processes.
• Experience analyzing HR data and developing workforce reports or dashboards.
• Experience using an HR information system, case-management system, or employee-relations tracking system.
• Experience developing and delivering HR training.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Additional Considerations

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel May be needed between campuses and for college events.