If you’re looking for an opportunity to be part of a highly collaborative and supportive Human Resources team, one that partners closely to achieve meaningful HR goals, this role may be the perfect fit. We are seeking an HR Generalist who is eager to grow, contribute, and further develop their HR expertise in a dynamic environment. If you’re ready to make an impact and continue building your HR career, we’d love to welcome you to our team!
Title: HR Generalist - AP017
State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst II
Hiring Range: $80,000 - $85,000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Department of General Services
Location: HR
Agency Website: dgs.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E
Job Duties
The Department of General Services (DGS) is a diverse, customer-focused agency dedicated to supporting state agencies, local governments, and the citizens of the Commonwealth. We deliver a wide range of essential services that keep Virginia’s operations running smoothly and efficiently. Our agency provides leadership and oversight in areas including laboratory testing, statewide procurement and contracting, building construction and engineering, facilities management, real estate services, fleet management, mail distribution, and surplus and warehouse operations.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated HR Generalist to join our team and deliver a full range of professional human resources services. In this role, you will serve as a strategic partner to an assigned work group while also collaborating closely with the HR team on agency‑wide initiatives. This position centers on leading recruitment efforts while also providing comprehensive HR services across all functional areas.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Managing the full recruitment cycle including the hiring and selection process, applicant screening, and serving as a scribe during interviews.
- Administering employee benefits such as health insurance, retirement, family medical leave, and disability benefits.
- Conducting research and preparing documentation for position classification analyses and compensation studies.
- Providing guidance to employees and managers on employee relations matters, including policy interpretation, performance, and disciplinary issues.
- Facilitating new employee orientation, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
- Processing a variety of employment transactions.
- Delivering training and informational sessions to employees and managers.
This position will be located in Richmond, Virginia and must report on-site. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule (telework up to 2 days/week) after 6 months of satisfactory performance.
**This opportunity is ONLY open to CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES. Applications that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.**
Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire.
The selected candidate must also pass a criminal background check.
Minimum Qualifications
- Progressively responsible experience providing HR consultation and guidance in all HR facets including recruitment, classification, benefits administration, & employee relations.
- Considerable experience in automated human resource information and benefits systems including Cardinal HCM and PageUp.
- Considerable experience with interpreting and applying HR related laws & policies.
- Considerable knowledge of human resource principles & practices, including recruitment & selection, classification & compensation, employee relations, Federal & State laws, & employee benefit programs.
- Considerable knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia benefits and DHRM policies.
- Considerable skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse individuals and groups, including developing and presenting information.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret policies and procedures and provide sound guidance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal, time management, prioritization and organizational and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data, problem solve using good judgement, assess needs, and implement solutions that support organizational goals.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member, provide excellent customer service, and ensure confidentiality.
Additional Considerations
- SHRM-CP certification.
- Experience recruiting and hiring technical professionals in the scientific discipline.
- Experience using LeavePro, VNAV, and/or VEC SIDES systems.
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.
The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. Please be sure that all of your relevant qualifications and considerations are specifically addressed in your submitted application.
Online applications should be submitted via jobs.virginia.gov.
Fax, e-mail, or mail applications will not be accepted. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application has been successfully submitted. Applications will continue to be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received, but this position may be closed at any time after June 8, 2026. Please refer to the “Your Application” page in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.
Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire. DGS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting, in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.
The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer and a proud Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified employer. Individuals from minoritized groups, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.
Contact Information
Name: DGS Human Resources
Phone: 804-786-3910
Email: jobs@dgs.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.