Talent Acquisition / Classification & Compensation Specialist #01370

UNKNOWN; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework options

Job summary

Virginia Department of Agriculture is seeking a Talent Acquisition / Classification & Compensation Specialist to enhance HR services for 600+ salaried staff. You will support talent acquisition, classification, compensation, training, and policy interpretation in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes relationship building, process improvement, and adherence to timelines. Telework may be available, with travel to VDACS offices and career fairs as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume HR operations with talent acquisition.
• Knowledge of state and federal HR laws.
• Strong communication and training abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with posting jobs and screening applicants.
• Prepare interview materials and guide hiring packets.
• Travel to other VDACS offices for training.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Classification & compensation

Training development

Policy development

HRIS

Applicant tracking

Microsoft Office

Education

H.S. Diploma or equivalent

HR certification

Tools

Cardinal/PeopleSoft

PageUp

Job description

• 5112378


• Richmond, Virginia, United States


• Virginia Department of Agriculture


• Human resources


• Full-Time (Salaried)


• Closing at: Oct 2 2026 - 23:55 EDT


• Virginia Department of Agriculture

Title: Talent Acquisition / Classification & Compensation Specialist #01370

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst II

Hiring Range: $60,000 - $80,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture

Location: VDACS CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS

Agency Website: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Human Resources, has an exciting career opportunity for an experienced, detail-oriented, customer focused human resources professional eager to provide advanced level human resource services in a high-volume, fast-paced HR office for an agency of 600+ salaried employees across assigned functional areas: talent acquisition and classification and compensation, training and development, and policy development and interpretation as it pertains to talent acquisition.

Agency talent acquisition responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with request to fill documents; posting jobs; screening applicants; preparing interview documents and providing guidance; reviewing hiring packets for finalists; completing required verifications such as driving records, degree verifications, etc.; representing the agency at career fairs; and ensuring all policies and procedures related to talent acquisition are being followed and within the Commonwealth’s time-to-fill goal. Agency classification and compensation responsibilities include, but are not limited to, researching and completing position classification audits for new and existing positions; assisting supervisors and managers with the preparation/revision of Position Descriptions (PDs) and Physical Demand Worksheets (PDWs) as requested; and conducting salary analyses for new employees and existing employees as needed or requested.

This position will also be involved in the development and facilitation of training, policy development and interpretation for assigned functional areas, and will be required to travel (day and overnight trips) to other VDACS offices to conduct training or to attend career fairs as requested/needed.

Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth’s telework policy. VDACS will consider up to two days per week once fully onboarded and trained.

Minimum Qualifications

Advanced technical knowledge of human resource management principles and practices and related federal and state laws; progressively responsible experience in human resources, ideally in the areas of talent acquisition, classification and compensation, and other areas pertaining to talent acquisition; excellent communication, facilitation, organization, time management and internal consulting skills; ability to prepare and present training programs and materials; demonstrated history of creating, developing and maintaining business partner relationships; skilled communicator, both orally and in writing with a diverse group of individuals; ability to analyze information and situations, make logical administrative and procedural decisions and effective resolutions, work with sensitive and confidential information, manage competing priorities within tight deadlines; and strong attention to detail and accuracy is a MUST. Demonstrated proficiency using computers, Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other software (recruitment management/applicant tracking systems, HR information systems, etc.). Ability to travel (day, overnight and weekend trips) to other VDACS offices to conduct training, attend career fairs, etc. as requested/required. H.S. Diploma or equivalent required. Proven experience as a recruiter and with determining salaries. Basic working knowledge of HRIS and applicant tracking software systems.

Additional Considerations

A combination of related education, training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills, and abilities to include knowledge of human resources management, business administration, public administration, or related field. Human resources experience at progressively responsible levels, preferably in state or local government. Basic working knowledge of state software systems such as Cardinal/PeopleSoft, PageUp, etc. Current professional human resources certification.

Special Instructions

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can legally employ an individual, we must verify both the identity and employment authorization of the individual. VDACS uses Form I-9 to satisfy this requirement. Form I-9, instructions, and the List of Acceptable Documents can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9. VDACS does not offer sponsorship for employment purposes; therefore, the selected candidate will need to be able to provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9 (use link above for more details). Additionally, VDACS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional assistance with this requirement, please contact [e-mail].
Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.