Title: Employee Relations Specialist

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst II

Hiring Range: Up to $95,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location: JAMES MONROE BUILDING

Agency Website: doe.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for ensuring all employees and supervisors understand and are able to successfully navigate formal and informal complaint and disciplinary processes. The role consults with agency Human Resources leadership and supervisors across the agency on policy interpretation and staffing-related employee relations issues. The Specialist develops proactive strategies to address workplace challenges, recommends innovative solutions, and monitors and evaluates their effectiveness. The role also utilizes data to continuously monitor, adapt, and improve employee relations policies and procedures. By fostering positive working relationships and supporting a culture of civility and accountability, this position helps strengthen a welcoming organizational culture that provides opportunity for all.

Minimum Qualifications

• Commitment to VDOE’s mission of maximizing the potential of all learners and fostering a fair, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
  
• Broad knowledge of federal and state employment laws and practices related to EEO, ADA, FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, and related regulations.
  
• Ability to provide consultative guidance and practical recommendations to supervisors, managers, and employees across the agency.
  
• Considerable knowledge of human resource management principles and best practices in employee relations.
  
• Experience in interpreting, applying, and providing technical guidance regarding employee relations policies, laws, and procedures.
  
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate fair employment practices and policies.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage employees and convey complex information clearly.
  
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills to deliver training and development sessions for employees and supervisors.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive HR matters with discretion, professionalism, and integrity.

Additional Considerations

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
  
• Experience designing and delivering employee or supervisor training programs.
  
• Professional HR certification such as PHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP.
  
• ADA Coordinator Training Certification or equivalent coursework.
  
• Experience with HR information systems (HRIS) and data analysis.

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.

A résumé will be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. Applications submitted via e-mail, postal service, fax or hand-delivered will not be considered. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check. Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: (804) 225-2021, [TTY: 786-8389]

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: humanresources@doe.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.