Title: HR Transactions Specialist

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst I

Hiring Range: $59,000 - $72,450

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Agency Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency, providing access for outdoor recreation, strengthening communities’ flood resilience, and protecting what Virginians care about: clean water, parks, natural habitat and open space.

Serving a diverse commonwealth rich in nature and culture, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation touches all Virginians’ lives.

DCR offers paid leave; a minimum of 13 paid state holidays per year; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for classified positions, and VaLORS for law enforcement positions); and is a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.

DCR’s Mission is to conserve the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources of the Commonwealth. We invite you to learn more about DCR’s efforts to CONSERVE.

Are you seeking an opportunity to join a high‑performing HR team that delivers comprehensive, best‑in‑class support for more than 460 full‑time employees and over 1,500 wage, temporary, and contract positions across the Agency? The Department of Conversation and Recreation Office of Human Resources is looking for the best and the brightest the Commonwealth has to offer! DCR needs a top-notch professional who can help support the Transactions Team as our HR Analyst.

Job Duties

The HR Analyst will be responsible for ensuring accurate, efficient administration of human resource operations to include payroll processing, personnel file maintenance, data entry into Cardinal, time/leave maintenance, benefits administration, and other administrative tasks.  

Reporting to the HR Transactions Manager, in this role you’ll be:

• Serving as the key HR Office contact, assisting both internal and external customers and providing HR answers and guidance daily over the phone, in-person, and via email.
• Directly handling HR transactions (including keying/entry, analysis, and management of employee data).
• Coordinating the onboarding process by providing necessary paperwork, information, and managing the off-boarding process, ensuring proper auditing, tracking and procedures are followed.
• Conducting HR orientation for new hires.
• Serving as the HR office lead for creating, maintaining, and retaining personnel records in accordance with state policy.
• Aiding the HR Team in the areas of recruitment, benefits, employee relations, etc.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule (2 days per week).

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Considerable experience functioning in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Considerable experience keying the full range of transactions into Personnel Management Systems.
• Considerable work experience reviewing, analyzing and reconciling payroll.
• Ability to prioritize, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and work independently to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical skills with experience performing reconciliations.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience preparing, processing, tracking and filing a large volume of employment and position transactions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with diverse individuals and groups.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience delivering training presentations to internal staff.

Additional Considerations

• Demonstrated exposure to application and processing of benefits and benefits coordination.
• Ability to transact, manage, and report on personnel data, various spreadsheet and other data management software.
• Demonstrated application of federal and state policies and procedures related to Human Resources.

Special Instructions

Submission of an online application is required for this position. DCR does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc., in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application and/or resume are complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience.

A valid Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Park or Federal experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

DCR employees are encouraged to visit Virginia State Parks! Check out our employee discounts:

• Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service) are entitled to overnight facility discounts, such as:
  • Free camping outside of the Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day period in sites designed for up to six people.
  • Free camping Sunday night through Thursday night (excluding the night before a holiday) from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
  • Fifty percent discount on cabins (up to 3 bedrooms) outside of Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, for a maximum of 14 nights. All reservations require a two-night minimum. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one-night yurt stays only receive a 25% discount.
    

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: HR@DCR.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.