Human Resources Officer: State Farm Correctional Center #00224

Virginia Department of Corrections; Virginia; On-site; USD 74,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Corrections seeks a Human Resources Officer for State Farm Correctional Center #00224. You will plan, implement, and manage a comprehensive HR program supporting managers, supervisors, and employees, including staffing, benefits, payroll, and employee relations.

You will supervise HR staff, advise on policy compliance and organizational development, and ensure accurate records. A high school diploma and HR principles knowledge, plus HRIS experience with PageUp, are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and knowledge of HR principles (EEO/ADA/FMLA, etc.).
• Experience with HRIS systems such as PageUp.
• SHRM or HRCI certification encouraged.
• Experience in Virginia Department of Corrections environment or similar public sector HR.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and manage a comprehensive HR program for managers, supervisors, and employees.
• Supervise and/or perform HR, timekeeping, payroll, and employee relations functions for a major institution.
• Consult with managers on staffing, policy compliance, and organizational development/management.
• Direct the work of staff engaged in recruitment, compensation, benefits, payroll, and internal/externalHR relations.
• Maintain automated and manual HR files for timely and accurate retrieval.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

HRIS: PageUp

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Title: Human Resources Officer: State Farm Correctional Center #00224

State Role Title: Human Resource Manager I

Hiring Range: $74,087.00 - $104,190.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: State Farm Correctional Center

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Plan, implement, and manage a comprehensive human resource program that provides support, training, guidance, and consultative services on Human Resource issues to managers, supervisors, and employees. Supervises and/or performs all human resource, timekeeping, payroll transactions, and employee relations functions for a major institution. This position consults with managers on issues related to staffing, policy compliance and organizational development/management, as well as directs the work of paraprofessional and professional staff engaged in activities such as recruitment, compensation management, benefits administration, payroll processing and internal and external human relations. Provides guidance and assistance to employees, supervisors, and managers in a variety of human resource functions to ensure compliance with State and departmental policy and procedures. Manages and organizes automated and manual files in order that information can be retrieved timely and accurately.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Considerable working knowledge of human resources principles and practices of human resource management including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/ Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)/ Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Classification and Compensation, Recruitment, Leave and Benefits, Grievance Procedure, and Performance Management. Considerable working knowledge of human resources policies, procedures, and organizational functions. Demonstrated ability to analyze, counsel, and recommend resolution of employee relation’s problems, benefits/payroll processing, training needs, and employment and recruitment planning/execution. Demonstrated ability to plan and implement multiple human resources functions for a variety of job classifications. Demonstrated ability to supervise the work of paraprofessionals. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with department heads, employees, and others. Must have strong interpersonal skills.

Additional Considerations

Have basic knowledge of computers and computer software i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience with Human Resources Information System (HRIS) systems private sector or state specific i.e., PageUp. Professional Human Resources (HR) Certification (Society of Human Resources (SHRM) or Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)). Coursework in human resource management, public administration, or a related field, or equivalent applicable education, experience, and/or training. Considerable experience in Human Resources at the Virginia Department of Corrections, VADOC.

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.

If selected as a finalist with the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC), candidates can expect the following:

• Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
• Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
• Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.
• Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
• VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
• VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.
• Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program | Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: Emailed applications are not accepted.

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.