Title: Senior Policy Consultant #00043
State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst III
Hiring Range: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Dept of Human Resource Mgt
Location: Dept of Human Resource Mgmt
Agency Website: www.dhrm.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Are you passionate about Public Policy and Human Resources? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your work directly impacts the Commonwealth of Virginia? The Virginia Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) is seeking a dynamic Senior Policy Consultant within its Office of Human Resource Consulting Services. The Policy Team within the Office of Human Resource Consulting Services (HRCS) is responsible for developing, revising, and interpreting statewide human resource policies governing state employment. Our policies and practices are designed to foster innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure full compliance with state and federal employment laws, supporting a modern, equitable, and high-performing workforce across Virginia state government. As a Senior Policy Consultant, this position will provide expert consultative services to state agencies in human resource management, policy interpretation and application, employee relations matters, facilitate or participate in statewide studies and initiatives, develop and revise statewide HR policies, develop and conduct training and/ or briefings related to state human resource policies or topics of interest, provide workforce management strategies for agencies and leadership, collaborate with the Office of Workforce Engagement on EEO concerns, collaborate with the Office of Employment Dispute Resolution to respond to inquiries and provide policy interpretation and respond to inquiries from employees, public, federal, other state and local governments, independent agencies, Governor's Office, Office of the State Inspector General, Auditor of Public Accounts, Office of the Attorney General or other partner agencies regarding HR policies and practices.
Minimum Qualifications
• Extensive knowledge of state and federal employment laws and HR best practices.
• Extensive experience in human resource policy development, administration, interpretation, and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, interpret laws and regulations, and provide sound recommendations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead inter-agency or cross-agency initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex policy issues.
• Experience delivering training or webinars on HR policies and practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for drafting policies and providing guidance.
Additional Considerations
• Experience working in a government or large organizational setting.
• Experience collaborating with legal counsel and senior leadership on compliance matters.
• Familiarity with HR analytics, change management, and process improvement strategies.
• Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR).
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.
Special Instructions to Applicants: State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (804) 371-7401. Please include your name and the position number on the fax cover sheet. Also, completion of a Statement of Economic Interest at the time of employment and annually is required thereafter. This position may be eligible for telework opportunities. AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call 804-225-2131 for assistance.
All applicants are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
“The Department of Human Resource Management is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.”
Equal Opportunity Employer
Department of Human Resource Management
101 North 14th Street, 12th Floor
Richmond, Virginia 23219
(804) 225-2131
Contact Information
Name: Derek Mountford
Phone: 804-225-2729
Email: derek.mountford@dhrm.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.