Title: Senior Employee Relations Consultant

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst II

Hiring Range: $80,000-$98,500

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: www.djj.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens. DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

The Human Resources Department’s mission is to support our customers in accomplishing their missions by attracting and retaining a highly skilled and diversified workforce that is compensated and rewarded for its effort in an equitable, safe, and responsible work environment.

The role of the Senior Employee Relations Consultant will provide advanced level professional HR consultation to all levels of management and employees on a broad scope of HR programs including employee relations, performance management, issue resolution, ADA Job Accommodation, FMLA, policy development, federal, state and agency policy compliance, EEOC, personnel related FOIA requests, VEC, exit survey analysis and general workforce management. The position is responsible for managing employee relations issues and investigations, using data to make informed decisions, respond to workplace concerns through review, documentation and fact-finding, advise/counsel managers and employees, and help guide the organization toward a more proactive employee relations landscape.

Minimum Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of employee relations including but not limited to dispute resolution, investigation, performance management, disciplinary actions, mediation and/or employee grievance procedure;
  
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, policies and procedures and the ability to interpret existing policies and apply them in the workplace;
  
• Ability to design, analyze, develop, implement, and revise policies, procedures, and programs;
  
• Ability to manage projects and lead teams and analyze the business environment to develop effective solutions;
  
• Ability to maintain accurate and confidential records and fact-finding documentation;
  
• Ability to provide policy and program guidance in geographically diverse and centralized organization;
  
• General knowledge across core HR functional areas including but not limited to compensation, classification, recruitment, and selection and/or employee benefit programs;
  
• Advanced Microsoft Office experience including virtual team platforms for meetings, shared team documents and instant messaging communications.
  

Additional Considerations

• Experience supporting complex employee relations cases such as ADAAA, Civility in the Workplace and Workplace Investigations;
  
• Experience in Human Resources working as an expert-level advisor in employee relations field;
  
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases involving federal and state policy and law;
  
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, IPMA-SCP, IPMA-CP, PMI, PMP, or other relevant certification credentials.
  

Special Instructions

Application Process:
Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position’s closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applications sent through postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities.
You will be provided an email 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. Status updates will not be provided via telephone or email.

Background & Pre-employment Screenings:
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Pre-employment medical screenings are required for some DJJ positions.

Driver License: A valid driver’s license is required of DJJ employees to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

Supplemental Questions:
You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Lay off Policy 1.3:
If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), it is necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state application.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans:
DJJ is committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard, or Reserve. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application.

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable Accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is our goal to foster a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility, diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.

Contact Information

Name: Bianca D. Stewart Williams, Talent Acquisition Consultant

Phone: 804-588-4410

Email: djjrecruit@djj.virginia.gov

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.