Title: Talent Acquisition & Compensation Manager

State Role Title: Human Resource Manager II

Hiring Range: Up to $125,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location: Richmond, Virginia

Agency Website: doe.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Education is recruiting for a Talent Acquisition and Compensation Manager to join the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Development team!

The Talent Acquisition and Compensation Manager proactively leads and manages talent acquisition, classification, and compensation functions of the Department’s Office of Human Resources.

The Talent Acquisition and Compensation Manager is responsible for the following duties:

• Manage and lead team members who carry out and oversee talent acquisition and compensation functions within the Office of Human Resources.
  
• Support Hiring Managers in the development and revision of Position Descriptions to include benchmarking to ensure classifications, SOC coding, EEO coding, FLSA exemption status, and compensation are appropriate and in compliance with federal, state and regulatory requirements. 
  
• Have working knowledge of organizational design, organizational development principles, workforce planning, staffing models, staffing structures, workforce analysis, and organizational restructures/reorganizations, including the ability to assess operational and workforce needs; evaluate departmental operations, organizational structure, position alignment, reporting relationships, and spans of control; and develop strategic recommendations to improve efficiency, effectiveness, workforce utilization, and alignment with agency goals and operational priorities.
  
• Lead the advancement, modernization, and continuous improvement of Talent Acquisition and Compensation operations by driving innovation and operational excellence through the implementation of automated processes, workflows, and HR technology solutions; leveraging data analytics, dashboards, metrics, benchmarks, and reporting tools to measure effectiveness, identify trends, ensure compliance, enhance service delivery, increase operational efficiency, and support strategic workforce planning and data-informed decision-making.
  
• Plan, design, and implement compensation programs that align with the VDOE’s strategic goals and comply with DHRM policies and other legal guidelines. This includes base pay management, annual salary structure movement, and incentive plans.
  
• Collaborate with business leaders and HR partners to align workforce needs with compensation strategies, focusing on succession planning, and career development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with full-lifecycle recruitment principles and procedures, with a proven track record of managing end-to-end hiring processes, designing comprehensive talent acquisition strategies, and leading recruiting teams.
  
• Demonstrated experience with compensation and recruitment software and HRIS systems.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of business and management principles involved in human resources modeling, management techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
  
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff to include the ability to provide clear expectations that relate to goals and objectives of the department, frequent constructive feedback, and ensure staff have necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish goals.
  
• Demonstrated experience conducting internal and external market analysis, and with compensation survey tools such as Mercer.
  
• Demonstrated experience performing data analysis and financial modeling with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed recommendations.

Additional Considerations

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, or related field preferred.
  
• SHRM or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) credentials preferred.
  
• Demonstrated experience with leading the compensation and classification process on a large scale to include conducting comprehensive market research and salary studies, analyzing complex compensation data to provide recommendations, design, implement, and manage base pay programs, salary bands, pay grades, and salary structures to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of state government policies, procedures and practices as it relates to the human resources programs.
  
• Demonstrated experience using applications such as Excel and PowerBI at an intermediate to expert level for compensation planning activities.

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.

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]

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and the VDOE that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

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.

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.

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

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.