Title: Human Resource Generalist

State Role Title: HR Analyst II

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Virginia Ctr for Beh Rehab

Agency Website: https://vcbr.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

VCBR is seeking a proactive and dedicated HR Generalist with a strong emphasis on employee relations to join our dynamic HR team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in fostering a positive work environment, addressing employee concerns, and implementing effective HR practices that align with our organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Employee Relations:
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns.
Facilitate conflict resolution and mediate discussions between employees and management.
Conduct thorough investigations into employee concerns and recommend appropriate actions.
Ensure all employees are informed of policies and understand their implications.
Support managers in performance appraisal processes and development plans.
Provide guidance on performance issues and recommend strategies for improvement.
Identify training needs related to employee relations and organizational culture.
Coordinate and facilitate workshops or training sessions to enhance employee engagement.
Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
Maintain accurate employee records and prepare reports related to employee relations metrics.
Collaborate on HR initiatives, including employee engagement activities and programs and feedback mechanisms.
Participate in the design and implementation of programs to enhance workplace culture.
Work closely with management and employees to promote a positive workplace culture.
Foster open communication between employees and management to encourage transparency.
Communicating effective to analyze problems and recommend solutions.
Collaborating to build relationships with stakeholders to share information and influence change.

HR Generalist:
Provides day to day support and/or supervision of a complex HR operation that includes classification and compensation, benefits administration and transactions, worker's compensation, Virginia Unemployment Claims, tracking, processing and monitoring (VEC), drug & alcohol and background screening.
Working in a team environment, which encourages and promotes cross-training in the various functional areas.
Performs advanced-level responsibilities in the stated all functional areas of human resources to include consulting with agency management on performance and benefits administration, training and development, ADA, conflict resolution and human resource training.
Serves as liaison for HR Director.
Works with the Human Resource analyst/generalist staff and management to improve services provided to the employees of the Commonwealth.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities to successfully perform the work:
Must have strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, problem-solving skills, and negotiation skills.
Working knowledge of principles and practices associated with classification and compensation, benefits administration, workers’ compensation processes, VSDP policy and processes, to include applicable Federal and State laws and state recruitment and hiring practices.
Demonstrated ability to apply and interpret personnel policies and guidelines, analyze data present conclusions, work independently with managers, employees, and the general public, orally and in writing, and manage administrative details.
Excellent customer service.
Ability to set and meet stringent deadlines. 

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of laws impacting employee relations (e.g., Title VII, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, etc.).
Considerable experience as a Human Resources functional specialist (e.g., Employee Relations, Benefits Personnel Transactions, Disability/Workers Compensation, Classification and Compensation, Recruitment, etc.).
Skilled in the use of Word Processing, Database and Spreadsheet Software.

Additional Considerations

Additional Consideration will be given for:
Human Resource Certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP etc.)
Experience with Commonwealth of Virginia Human Resource policies and procedures.

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.

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check; employment verification; and verification of education (relevant to employment).

Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific (“barrier”) crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending (“barrier”) charges (Go to the code section to see barrier crimes and related information).

Please provide all relevant work experience. In describing your relevant experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.

This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the date of this posting.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the American with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at(804) 766-3277 during business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCBR offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of health plan, paid life insurance and retirement plans, discounts, employee referral programs, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave.

VCBR is a tobacco-free, smoke-free work environment.

VCBR is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer, that provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, and active members of the Virginia National Guard and/or U.S. Military Reserve members to apply, and to respond accordingly on the state application.

Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation (VCBR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all applicants regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encourage to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Contact Information

Name: Angela Roque

Phone: 804-944-3292

Email: angela.roque@dbhds.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.